Subtract 56/30 from 1/75
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 1 26/30
1/75 - 56/30 is -139/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/150 - 280/150 = 2 - 280/150 = -278/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/75
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