Subtract 2/75 from 4/70
4/70 - 2/75 is 16/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
4/70 = 4 × 15/70 × 15 = 60/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/1050 - 28/1050 = 60 - 28/1050 = 32/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/525
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