Subtract 10/5 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 2 0/5
5/6 - 10/5 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/30 - 60/30 = 25 - 60/30 = -35/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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