Subtract 84/30 from 70/75
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 2 24/30
70/75 - 84/30 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
84/30 = 84 × 5/30 × 5 = 420/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/150 - 420/150 = 140 - 420/150 = -280/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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