Subtract 70/28 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 2 14/28
2/25 - 70/28 is -121/50.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/700 - 1750/700 = 56 - 1750/700 = -1694/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/50
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