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Subtract 2/30 from 1/25

1/25 - 2/30 is -2/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/150 - 10/150 = 6 - 10/150 = -4/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/75

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