Subtract 12/75 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 12/75
35/30 - 12/75 is 151/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 24/150 = 175 - 24/150 = 151/150 - In mixed form: 11/150
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