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Subtract 25/70 from 30/35

30/35 - 25/70 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/70 - 25/70 = 60 - 25/70 = 35/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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