Subtract 9/75 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 9/75
30/20 - 9/75 is 69/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
30/20 = 30 × 15/20 × 15 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/300 - 36/300 = 450 - 36/300 = 414/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/50
- In mixed form: 119/50
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