Subtract 3/6 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 3/6
75/15 - 3/6 is 9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
75/15 = 75 × 2/15 × 2 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 15/30 = 150 - 15/30 = 135/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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