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Subtract 12/75 from 5/30

5/30 - 12/75 is 1/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/150 - 24/150 = 25 - 24/150 = 1/150

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