Subtract 12/70 from 15/25, Solve 15/25

Subtract 12/70 from 15/25

15/25 - 12/70 is 3/7.

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,
15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/350 - 60/350 = 210 - 60/350 = 150/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7

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