Subtract 28/25 from 35/70
1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 1 3/25
35/70 - 28/25 is -31/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/350 - 392/350 = 175 - 392/350 = -217/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50
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