Subtract 5/14 from 70/75
70/75 - 5/14 is 121/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
70/75 = 70 × 14/75 × 14 = 980/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
5/14 = 5 × 75/14 × 75 = 375/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/1050 - 375/1050 = 980 - 375/1050 = 605/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/210
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