Subtract 5/4 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1 1/4
75/30 - 5/4 is 5/4.
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,
5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 75/60 = 150 - 75/60 = 75/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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