Subtract 81/15 from 60/2, Solve 30 0/2

Subtract 81/15 from 60/2

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 5 6/15

60/2 - 81/15 is 123/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
81/15 = 81 × 2/15 × 2 = 162/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
900/30 - 162/30 = 900 - 162/30 = 738/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/5
In mixed form: 243/5

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