Subtract 25/10 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 2 5/10
70/35 - 25/10 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
70/35 = 70 × 2/35 × 2 = 140/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/70 - 175/70 = 140 - 175/70 = -35/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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