Subtract 25/70 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 25/70
35/14 - 25/70 is 15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
35/14 = 35 × 5/14 × 5 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 25/70 = 175 - 25/70 = 150/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
- In mixed form: 21/7
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