Subtract 75/4 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 18 3/4
70/15 - 75/4 is -169/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
75/4 = 75 × 15/4 × 15 = 1125/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 1125/60 = 280 - 1125/60 = -845/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/12
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