Subtract 75/70 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 1 5/70
25/3 - 75/70 is 305/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
25/3 = 25 × 70/3 × 70 = 1750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/210 - 225/210 = 1750 - 225/210 = 1525/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/42
- In mixed form: 711/42
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