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Subtract 1/75 from 12/30

12/30 - 1/75 is 29/75.

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,
    12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/150 - 2/150 = 60 - 2/150 = 58/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/75

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