Subtract 7/15 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 7/15
60/6 - 7/15 is 143/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
60/6 = 60 × 5/6 × 5 = 300/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/30 - 14/30 = 300 - 14/30 = 286/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/15
- In mixed form: 98/15
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