Subtract 75/70 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 5/70
35/10 - 75/70 is 17/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
75/70 = 75 × 1/70 × 1 = 75/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/70 - 75/70 = 245 - 75/70 = 170/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/7
- In mixed form: 23/7
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