Subtract 2/70 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 2/70
45/25 - 2/70 is 62/35.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/350 - 10/350 = 630 - 10/350 = 620/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/35
- In mixed form: 127/35
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