Answers

Subtract 70/30 from 14/75

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

14/75 - 70/30 is -161/75.

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,
   14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/150 - 350/150 = 28 - 350/150 = -322/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/75

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