Subtract 1/70 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 1/70
25/15 - 1/70 is 347/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 3/210 = 350 - 3/210 = 347/210 - In mixed form: 1137/210
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