Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 25/7

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 70/80

25/7 - 70/80 is 151/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
   25/7 = 25 × 80/7 × 80 = 2000/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2000/560 - 490/560 = 2000 - 490/560 = 1510/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/56
6. In mixed form: 239/56

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