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Subtract 12/10 from 25/70

1st number: 25/70, 2nd number: 1 2/10

25/70 - 12/10 is -59/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/70 - 84/70 = 25 - 84/70 = -59/70

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