Subtract 18/75 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 18/75
63/30 - 18/75 is 93/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
63/30 = 63 × 5/30 × 5 = 315/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/150 - 36/150 = 315 - 36/150 = 279/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/50
- In mixed form: 143/50
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