Subtract 75/42 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 33/42
2/70 - 75/42 is -123/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 375/210 = 6 - 375/210 = -369/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/70
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