Subtract 1/8 from 25/70
25/70 - 1/8 is 13/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/280 - 35/280 = 100 - 35/280 = 65/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/56
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