Subtract 20/70 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 20/70
25/6 - 20/70 is 163/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/210 - 60/210 = 875 - 60/210 = 815/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/42
- In mixed form: 337/42
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