Subtract 6/12 from 70/75
70/75 - 6/12 is 13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/300 - 150/300 = 280 - 150/300 = 130/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/30
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