Subtract 18/30 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 18/30
60/2 - 18/30 is 147/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
60/2 = 60 × 15/2 × 15 = 900/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/30 - 18/30 = 900 - 18/30 = 882/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/5
- In mixed form: 292/5
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