Subtract 25/70 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 25/70
5/4 - 25/70 is 25/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 50/140 = 175 - 50/140 = 125/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28
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