Subtract 81/75 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/75
60/2 - 81/75 is 723/25.
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,
81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/150 - 162/150 = 4500 - 162/150 = 4338/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 723/25
- In mixed form: 2823/25
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