Subtract 98/6 from 70/75, Solve 70/75

Subtract 98/6 from 70/75

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

70/75 - 98/6 is -77/5.

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,
98/6 = 98 × 25/6 × 25 = 2450/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/150 - 2450/150 = 140 - 2450/150 = -2310/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/5

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