Subtract 8/6 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 1 2/6
60/10 - 8/6 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 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 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 40/30 = 180 - 40/30 = 140/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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