Subtract 6/5 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 1/5
72 - 65 is 2310.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
72 = 7 × 52 × 5 = 3510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
65 = 6 × 25 × 2 = 1210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3510 - 1210 = 35 - 1210 = 2310 - In mixed form: 2310
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