Subtract 15/30 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 15/30
60/7 - 15/30 is 113/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
60/7 = 60 × 30/7 × 30 = 1800/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/210 - 105/210 = 1800 - 105/210 = 1695/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/14
- In mixed form: 81/14
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