Subtract 7/30 from 24/75
24/75 - 7/30 is 13/150.
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,
24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/150 - 35/150 = 48 - 35/150 = 13/150
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