Subtract 7/75 from 25/30
25/30 - 7/75 is 37/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/150 - 14/150 = 125 - 14/150 = 111/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/50
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