Subtract 70/75 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 70/75
70/6 - 70/75 is 161/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/150 - 140/150 = 1750 - 140/150 = 1610/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/15
- In mixed form: 1011/15
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