Subtract 36/75 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 36/75
70/30 - 36/75 is 139/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 72/150 = 350 - 72/150 = 278/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/75
- In mixed form: 164/75
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