Subtract 75/70 from 12/20
1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 5/70
12/20 - 75/70 is -33/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/140 - 150/140 = 84 - 150/140 = -66/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/70
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