Subtract 15/20 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 15/20
60/10 - 15/20 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
60/10 = 60 × 2/10 × 2 = 120/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
15/20 = 15 × 1/20 × 1 = 15/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/20 - 15/20 = 120 - 15/20 = 105/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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