Subtract 70/75 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 70/75
70/12 - 70/75 is 49/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/300 - 280/300 = 1750 - 280/300 = 1470/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
- In mixed form: 49/10
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