Subtract 14/70 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 14/70
42/25 - 14/70 is 37/25.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/350 - 70/350 = 588 - 70/350 = 518/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/25
- In mixed form: 112/25
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