Subtract 25/70 from 28/20
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 25/70
28/20 - 25/70 is 73/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/140 - 50/140 = 196 - 50/140 = 146/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/70
- In mixed form: 13/70
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