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Subtract 8/75 from 60/2

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 8/75

60/2 - 8/75 is 2242/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    60/2 = 60 × 75/2 × 75 = 4500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4500/150 - 16/150 = 4500 - 16/150 = 4484/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2242/75
  6. In mixed form: 2967/75

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