Subtract 5/70 from 75/21
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 5/70
75/21 - 5/70 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
75/21 = 75 × 10/21 × 10 = 750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/210 - 15/210 = 750 - 15/210 = 735/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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