Subtract 70/50 from 25/70
1st number: 25/70, 2nd number: 1 20/50
25/70 - 70/50 is -73/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/350 - 490/350 = 125 - 490/350 = -365/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/70
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