Subtract 30/75 from 2/80
2/80 - 30/75 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
2/80 = 2 × 15/80 × 15 = 30/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
30/75 = 30 × 16/75 × 16 = 480/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/1200 - 480/1200 = 30 - 480/1200 = -450/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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