Subtract 70/30 from 25/75
1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 2 10/30
25/75 - 70/30 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/150 - 350/150 = 50 - 350/150 = -300/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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