Subtract 3/70 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 3/70
25/4 - 3/70 is 869/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/140 - 6/140 = 875 - 6/140 = 869/140 - In mixed form: 629/140
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