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Subtract 2/70 from 18/5

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 2/70

18/5 - 2/70 is 25/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    18/5 = 18 × 14/5 × 14 = 252/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/70 - 2/70 = 252 - 2/70 = 250/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/7
  6. In mixed form: 34/7

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