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Subtract 2/75 from 3/30

3/30 - 2/75 is 11/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/150 - 4/150 = 15 - 4/150 = 11/150

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