Subtract 75/10 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 7 5/10
70/15 - 75/10 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
75/10 = 75 × 3/10 × 3 = 225/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/30 - 225/30 = 140 - 225/30 = -85/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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