Subtract 2/30 from 75/7
1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 2/30
75/7 - 2/30 is 1118/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
75/7 = 75 × 30/7 × 30 = 2250/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/210 - 14/210 = 2250 - 14/210 = 2236/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1118/105
- In mixed form: 1068/105
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