Subtract 75/9 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 8 3/9
70/12 - 75/9 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
75/9 = 75 × 4/9 × 4 = 300/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/36 - 300/36 = 210 - 300/36 = -90/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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