Subtract 75/30 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 15/30
2/75 - 75/30 is -371/150.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/150 - 375/150 = 4 - 375/150 = -371/150
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