Subtract 84/5 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 16 4/5
60/6 - 84/5 is -34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 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 5 × 6 = 30,
84/5 = 84 × 6/5 × 6 = 504/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/30 - 504/30 = 300 - 504/30 = -204/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/5
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