Subtract 70/48 from 25/35
1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 1 22/48
25/35 - 70/48 is -125/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
25/35 = 25 × 48/35 × 48 = 1200/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/1680 - 2450/1680 = 1200 - 2450/1680 = -1250/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/168
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