Subtract 5/30 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 5/30
60/9 - 5/30 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
60/9 = 60 × 10/9 × 10 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/90 - 15/90 = 600 - 15/90 = 585/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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