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Subtract 15/10 from 56/6

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 1 5/10

56/6 - 15/10 is 47/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/30 - 45/30 = 280 - 45/30 = 235/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
  6. In mixed form: 75/6

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