Subtract 1/30 from 60/75
60/75 - 1/30 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 5/150 = 120 - 5/150 = 115/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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