Subtract 6/5 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 1/5
73 - 65 is 1715.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
73 = 7 × 53 × 5 = 3515 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
65 = 6 × 35 × 3 = 1815 - Subtract the two fractions:
3515 - 1815 = 35 - 1815 = 1715 - In mixed form: 1215
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