Subtract 10/15 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 10/15
60/9 - 10/15 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/45 - 30/45 = 300 - 30/45 = 270/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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