Subtract 14/70 from 75/81
75/81 - 14/70 is 98/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
75/81 = 75 × 70/81 × 70 = 5250/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
14/70 = 14 × 81/70 × 81 = 1134/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/5670 - 1134/5670 = 5250 - 1134/5670 = 4116/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/135
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