Subtract 80/70 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 10/70
2/25 - 80/70 is -186/175.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/350 - 400/350 = 28 - 400/350 = -372/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -186/175
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