Subtract 7/5 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/5
62 - 75 is 85.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
62 = 6 × 52 × 5 = 3010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
75 = 7 × 25 × 2 = 1410 - Subtract the two fractions:
3010 - 1410 = 30 - 1410 = 1610 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85
- In mixed form: 135
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