Subtract 70/9 from 10/75
1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 7 7/9
10/75 - 70/9 is -344/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/225 - 1750/225 = 30 - 1750/225 = -1720/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -344/45
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