Subtract 2/35 from 75/70
1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 2/35
75/70 - 2/35 is 71/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
75/70 = 75 × 1/70 × 1 = 75/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/70 - 4/70 = 75 - 4/70 = 71/70 - In mixed form: 11/70
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