Subtract 70/16 from 5/75
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 4 6/16
5/75 - 70/16 is -517/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
70/16 = 70 × 75/16 × 75 = 5250/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1200 - 5250/1200 = 80 - 5250/1200 = -5170/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -517/120
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