Subtract 70/14 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 5 0/14
2/75 - 70/14 is -373/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
70/14 = 70 × 75/14 × 75 = 5250/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1050 - 5250/1050 = 28 - 5250/1050 = -5222/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/75
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