Subtract 15/70 from 18/25
18/25 - 15/70 is 177/350.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/350 - 75/350 = 252 - 75/350 = 177/350
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