Subtract 2/30 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 2/30
63/25 - 2/30 is 184/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/150 - 10/150 = 378 - 10/150 = 368/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/75
- In mixed form: 234/75
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