Subtract 3/70 from 10/25
10/25 - 3/70 is 5/14.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/350 - 15/350 = 140 - 15/350 = 125/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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