Subtract 7/30 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 7/30
60/10 - 7/30 is 173/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 7/30 = 180 - 7/30 = 173/30 - In mixed form: 523/30
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