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Subtract 25/70 from 1/4

1/4 - 25/70 is -3/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/140 - 50/140 = 35 - 50/140 = -15/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28

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