Subtract 75/30 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 2 15/30
70/36 - 75/30 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
75/30 = 75 × 6/30 × 6 = 450/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/180 - 450/180 = 350 - 450/180 = -100/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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