Subtract 2/60 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 2/60
75/30 - 2/60 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
75/30 = 75 × 2/30 × 2 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 2/60 = 150 - 2/60 = 148/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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