Subtract 2/30 from 90/75
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 2/30
90/75 - 2/30 is 17/15.
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,
90/75 = 90 × 2/75 × 2 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 10/150 = 180 - 10/150 = 170/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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