Subtract 5/30 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 5/30
60/18 - 5/30 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/90 - 15/90 = 300 - 15/90 = 285/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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