Subtract 30/75 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 30/75
7/6 - 30/75 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 60/150 = 175 - 60/150 = 115/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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