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Subtract 14/70 from 25/15

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 14/70

25/15 - 14/70 is 22/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/210 - 42/210 = 350 - 42/210 = 308/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
  6. In mixed form: 17/15

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