Subtract 3/25 from 30/24, Solve 1 6/24

Subtract 3/25 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 3/25

30/24 - 3/25 is 113/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
3/25 = 3 × 24/25 × 24 = 72/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/600 - 72/600 = 750 - 72/600 = 678/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/100
In mixed form: 113/100

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