Subtract 60/80 from 25/70
25/70 - 60/80 is -11/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
25/70 = 25 × 8/70 × 8 = 200/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/560 - 420/560 = 200 - 420/560 = -220/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28
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