Subtract 84/75 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 9/75
70/10 - 84/75 is 147/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
70/10 = 70 × 15/10 × 15 = 1050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/150 - 168/150 = 1050 - 168/150 = 882/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/25
- In mixed form: 522/25
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