Subtract 6/75 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 6/75
40/30 - 6/75 is 94/75.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/150 - 12/150 = 200 - 12/150 = 188/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/75
- In mixed form: 119/75
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