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

Subtract 70/6 from 2/75

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

2/75 - 70/6 is -291/25.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
4/150 - 1750/150 = 4 - 1750/150 = -1746/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -291/25

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