Subtract 7/30 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 7/30
65 - 730 is 2930.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
65 = 6 × 65 × 6 = 3630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
730 = 7 × 130 × 1 = 730 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3630 - 730 = 36 - 730 = 2930
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