Subtract 10/30 from 80/75
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 10/30
80/75 - 10/30 is 11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/150 - 50/150 = 160 - 50/150 = 110/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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