Answers

Subtract 70/32 from 7/75

1^st number: 7/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

7/75 - 70/32 is -2513/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   70/32 = 70 × 75/32 × 75 = 5250/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/2400 - 5250/2400 = 224 - 5250/2400 = -5026/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2513/1200

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