Subtract 16/75 from 10/30
10/30 - 16/75 is 3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/150 - 32/150 = 50 - 32/150 = 18/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/25
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