Subtract 25/70 from 3/28
3/28 - 25/70 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/140 - 50/140 = 15 - 50/140 = -35/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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