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Subtract 60/5 from 5/30

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 12 0/5

5/30 - 60/5 is -71/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    60/5 = 60 × 6/5 × 6 = 360/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/30 - 360/30 = 5 - 360/30 = -355/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/6

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