Subtract 36/75 from 5/70
5/70 - 36/75 is -143/350.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 15/70 × 15 = 75/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
36/75 = 36 × 14/75 × 14 = 504/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1050 - 504/1050 = 75 - 504/1050 = -429/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/350
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