Subtract 9/30 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 9/30
80/15 - 9/30 is 151/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
80/15 = 80 × 2/15 × 2 = 160/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/30 - 9/30 = 160 - 9/30 = 151/30 - In mixed form: 51/30
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