Subtract 42/70 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 42/70
35/25 - 42/70 is 4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
35/25 = 35 × 14/25 × 14 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/350 - 210/350 = 490 - 210/350 = 280/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5
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