Subtract 10/70 from 12/25, Solve 12/25

Subtract 10/70 from 12/25

12/25 - 10/70 is 59/175.

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,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/350 - 50/350 = 168 - 50/350 = 118/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/175

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