Subtract 75/35 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 2 5/35
6/70 - 75/35 is -72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/70 - 150/70 = 6 - 150/70 = -144/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/35
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