Subtract 24/25 from 3/70
3/70 - 24/25 is -321/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/350 - 336/350 = 15 - 336/350 = -321/350
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