Subtract 5/3 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 1 2/3
75/10 - 5/3 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
75/10 = 75 × 3/10 × 3 = 225/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/30 - 50/30 = 225 - 50/30 = 175/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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