Subtract 70/75 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 70/75
8/4 - 70/75 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
8/4 = 8 × 75/4 × 75 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 280/300 = 600 - 280/300 = 320/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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