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Subtract 1/30 from 2/25

2/25 - 1/30 is 7/150.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/150 - 5/150 = 12 - 5/150 = 7/150

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