Subtract 30/75 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 30/75
30/12 - 30/75 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 120/300 = 750 - 120/300 = 630/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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