Subtract 75/25 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 3 0/25
30/6 - 75/25 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
75/25 = 75 × 6/25 × 6 = 450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 450/150 = 750 - 450/150 = 300/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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