Subtract 10/75 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 10/75
70/45 - 10/75 is 64/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/225 - 30/225 = 350 - 30/225 = 320/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/45
- In mixed form: 119/45
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