Subtract 70/25 from 5/14
1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 2 20/25
5/14 - 70/25 is -171/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/350 - 980/350 = 125 - 980/350 = -855/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/70
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