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Subtract 70/75 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 70/75

8/2 - 70/75 is 46/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    8/2 = 8 × 75/2 × 75 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/150 - 140/150 = 600 - 140/150 = 460/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
  6. In mixed form: 31/15

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