Subtract 3/75 from 30/18, Solve 1 12/18

Subtract 3/75 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 3/75

30/18 - 3/75 is 122/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/450 - 18/450 = 750 - 18/450 = 732/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75

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