Subtract 70/75 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 70/75
42/4 - 70/75 is 287/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/300 - 280/300 = 3150 - 280/300 = 2870/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/30
- In mixed form: 917/30
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