Subtract 75/30 from 96/25
1st number: 3 21/25, 2nd number: 2 15/30
96/25 - 75/30 is 67/50.
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,
96/25 = 96 × 6/25 × 6 = 576/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/150 - 375/150 = 576 - 375/150 = 201/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/50
- In mixed form: 117/50
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