Subtract 70/75 from 2/8, Solve 2/8

Subtract 70/75 from 2/8

2/8 - 70/75 is -41/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
2/8 = 2 × 75/8 × 75 = 150/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/600 - 560/600 = 150 - 560/600 = -410/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/60

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