Subtract 30/4 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 7 2/4
75/30 - 30/4 is -5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
30/4 = 30 × 15/4 × 15 = 450/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 450/60 = 150 - 450/60 = -300/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1
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