Subtract 16/9 from 30/75
1st number: 30/75, 2nd number: 1 7/9
30/75 - 16/9 is -62/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
30/75 = 30 × 3/75 × 3 = 90/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/225 - 400/225 = 90 - 400/225 = -310/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/45
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