Subtract 70/75 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 70/75 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 70/75

14/6 - 70/75 is 7/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 140/150 = 350 - 140/150 = 210/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5

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