Subtract 84/20 from 25/70
1st number: 25/70, 2nd number: 4 4/20
25/70 - 84/20 is -269/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/140 - 588/140 = 50 - 588/140 = -538/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/70
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