Subtract 28/75 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 28/75
45/30 - 28/75 is 169/150.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 56/150 = 225 - 56/150 = 169/150 - In mixed form: 119/150
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