Subtract 20/75 from 7/70
7/70 - 20/75 is -1/6.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 15/70 × 15 = 105/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
20/75 = 20 × 14/75 × 14 = 280/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1050 - 280/1050 = 105 - 280/1050 = -175/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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