Subtract 30/75 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 30/75
30/16 - 30/75 is 59/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
30/16 = 30 × 75/16 × 75 = 2250/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
30/75 = 30 × 16/75 × 16 = 480/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/1200 - 480/1200 = 2250 - 480/1200 = 1770/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
- In mixed form: 119/40
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