Subtract 70/4 from 30/75
1st number: 30/75, 2nd number: 17 2/4
30/75 - 70/4 is -171/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
70/4 = 70 × 75/4 × 75 = 5250/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/300 - 5250/300 = 120 - 5250/300 = -5130/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/10
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