Subtract 5/6 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 5/6
75/30 - 5/6 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
75/30 = 75 × 1/30 × 1 = 75/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/30 - 25/30 = 75 - 25/30 = 50/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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