Subtract 49/6 from 70/75
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 8 1/6
70/75 - 49/6 is -217/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/150 - 1225/150 = 140 - 1225/150 = -1085/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/30
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