Subtract 2/30 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 2/30
72/25 - 2/30 is 211/75.
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,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/150 - 10/150 = 432 - 10/150 = 422/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/75
- In mixed form: 261/75
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