Subtract 75/36 from 70/75
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 2 3/36
70/75 - 75/36 is -23/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
70/75 = 70 × 12/75 × 12 = 840/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/900 - 1875/900 = 840 - 1875/900 = -1035/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/20
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