Subtract 1/30 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 1/30
84/25 - 1/30 is 499/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/150 - 5/150 = 504 - 5/150 = 499/150 - In mixed form: 349/150
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