Subtract 6/70 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 6/70
49/25 - 6/70 is 328/175.
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,
49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/350 - 30/350 = 686 - 30/350 = 656/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/175
- In mixed form: 1153/175
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