Subtract 3/75 from 30/80
30/80 - 3/75 is 67/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
30/80 = 30 × 15/80 × 15 = 450/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
3/75 = 3 × 16/75 × 16 = 48/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1200 - 48/1200 = 450 - 48/1200 = 402/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/200
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