Subtract 12/30 from 2/75
2/75 - 12/30 is -28/75.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/150 - 60/150 = 4 - 60/150 = -56/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/75
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