Subtract 15/70 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 15/70
36/25 - 15/70 is 429/350.
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,
36/25 = 36 × 14/25 × 14 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/350 - 75/350 = 504 - 75/350 = 429/350 - In mixed form: 179/350
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