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Subtract 2/8 from 25/70

25/70 - 2/8 is 3/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/280 - 70/280 = 100 - 70/280 = 30/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28

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