Subtract 72/70 from 4/25
1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 1 2/70
4/25 - 72/70 is -152/175.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
72/70 = 72 × 5/70 × 5 = 360/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/350 - 360/350 = 56 - 360/350 = -304/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -152/175
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