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Subtract 7/70 from 25/36

25/36 - 7/70 is 107/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    25/36 = 25 × 35/36 × 35 = 875/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    7/70 = 7 × 18/70 × 18 = 126/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/1260 - 126/1260 = 875 - 126/1260 = 749/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/180

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