Subtract 6/70 from 1/25
1/25 - 6/70 is -8/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 30/350 = 14 - 30/350 = -16/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/175
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