Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 3/75

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

3/75 - 96/30 is -79/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   96/30 = 96 × 5/30 × 5 = 480/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/150 - 480/150 = 6 - 480/150 = -474/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/25

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