Answers

Subtract 70/30 from 12/75

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

12/75 - 70/30 is -163/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/150 - 350/150 = 24 - 350/150 = -326/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/75

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