Subtract 32/6 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 5 2/6
6/30 - 32/6 is -77/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
6/30 = 6 × 1/30 × 1 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
32/6 = 32 × 5/6 × 5 = 160/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/30 - 160/30 = 6 - 160/30 = -154/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/15
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