Answers

Subtract 3/75 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 3/75

84/30 - 3/75 is 69/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   84/30 = 84 × 5/30 × 5 = 420/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/150 - 6/150 = 420 - 6/150 = 414/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/25
6. In mixed form: 219/25

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