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Subtract 63/84 from 25/70

25/70 - 63/84 is -11/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    25/70 = 25 × 6/70 × 6 = 150/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/420 - 315/420 = 150 - 315/420 = -165/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28

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