Subtract 27/75 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 27/75
70/4 - 27/75 is 857/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
70/4 = 70 × 75/4 × 75 = 5250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/300 - 108/300 = 5250 - 108/300 = 5142/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/50
- In mixed form: 177/50
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