Subtract 6/10 from 9/15
915 - 610 is 01.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
915 = 9 × 215 × 2 = 1830 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
610 = 6 × 310 × 3 = 1830 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1830 - 1830 = 18 - 1830 = 030 - The answer is 0
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