Subtract 30/15 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/15
70/6 - 30/15 is 29/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/30 - 60/30 = 350 - 60/30 = 290/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/3
- In mixed form: 92/3
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