Subtract 12/70 from 40/75
40/75 - 12/70 is 38/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
40/75 = 40 × 14/75 × 14 = 560/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
12/70 = 12 × 15/70 × 15 = 180/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1050 - 180/1050 = 560 - 180/1050 = 380/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/105
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