Subtract 10/35 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 10/35
25/10 - 10/35 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 20/70 = 175 - 20/70 = 155/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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