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Subtract 10/5 from 7/30

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 2 0/5

7/30 - 10/5 is -53/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/30 - 60/30 = 7 - 60/30 = -53/30

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