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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
60/2 = 60 × 75/2 × 75 = 4500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/150 - 16/150 = 4500 - 16/150 = 4484/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2242/75
- In mixed form: 2967/75
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