Subtract 30/12 from 5/75, Solve 5/75

Subtract 30/12 from 5/75

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

5/75 - 30/12 is -73/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
20/300 - 750/300 = 20 - 750/300 = -730/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/30

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