Subtract 8/30 from 81/75
1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 8/30
81/75 - 8/30 is 61/75.
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,
81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/150 - 40/150 = 162 - 40/150 = 122/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/75
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