Subtract 27/70 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 27/70
25/12 - 27/70 is 713/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
25/12 = 25 × 35/12 × 35 = 875/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
27/70 = 27 × 6/70 × 6 = 162/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/420 - 162/420 = 875 - 162/420 = 713/420 - In mixed form: 1293/420
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