Subtract 7/10 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 7/10
62 - 710 is 2310.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
62 = 6 × 52 × 5 = 3010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
710 = 7 × 110 × 1 = 710 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3010 - 710 = 30 - 710 = 2310 - In mixed form: 2310
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