Subtract 70/28 from 18/25
1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 2 14/28
18/25 - 70/28 is -89/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
18/25 = 18 × 28/25 × 28 = 504/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/700 - 1750/700 = 504 - 1750/700 = -1246/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/50
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