Subtract 70/15 from 10/75
1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 4 10/15
10/75 - 70/15 is -68/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
10/75 = 10 × 1/75 × 1 = 10/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
70/15 = 70 × 5/15 × 5 = 350/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/75 - 350/75 = 10 - 350/75 = -340/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/15
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