Subtract 2/30 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 2/30
75/35 - 2/30 is 218/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
75/35 = 75 × 6/35 × 6 = 450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/210 - 14/210 = 450 - 14/210 = 436/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/105
- In mixed form: 28/105
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