Subtract 70/75 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 70/75
15/2 - 70/75 is 197/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
15/2 = 15 × 75/2 × 75 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/150 - 140/150 = 1125 - 140/150 = 985/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/30
- In mixed form: 617/30
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