Subtract 70/25 from 35/84
1st number: 35/84, 2nd number: 2 20/25
35/84 - 70/25 is -143/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
70/25 = 70 × 84/25 × 84 = 5880/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/2100 - 5880/2100 = 875 - 5880/2100 = -5005/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/60
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