Subtract 25/70 from 2/4
2/4 - 25/70 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 50/140 = 70 - 50/140 = 20/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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