Subtract 9/70 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 9/70
42/25 - 9/70 is 543/350.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
9/70 = 9 × 5/70 × 5 = 45/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/350 - 45/350 = 588 - 45/350 = 543/350 - In mixed form: 1193/350
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