Answers

Subtract 12/75 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 12/75

75/30 - 12/75 is 117/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/150 - 24/150 = 375 - 24/150 = 351/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/50
6. In mixed form: 217/50

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