Subtract 75/70 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 1 5/70
25/6 - 75/70 is 65/21.
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,
75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/210 - 225/210 = 875 - 225/210 = 650/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/21
- In mixed form: 32/21
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