Subtract 75/70 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 5/70
5/12 - 75/70 is -55/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
75/70 = 75 × 6/70 × 6 = 450/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 450/420 = 175 - 450/420 = -275/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/84
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