Subtract 60/75 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 60/75
75/30 - 60/75 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 120/150 = 375 - 120/150 = 255/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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