Subtract 70/25 from 12/28
1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 2 20/25
12/28 - 70/25 is -83/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
70/25 = 70 × 28/25 × 28 = 1960/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/700 - 1960/700 = 300 - 1960/700 = -1660/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/35
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