Subtract 45/75 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 45/75
70/2 - 45/75 is 172/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
70/2 = 70 × 75/2 × 75 = 5250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/150 - 90/150 = 5250 - 90/150 = 5160/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/5
- In mixed form: 342/5
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