Subtract 5/25 from 49/70
49/70 - 5/25 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
5/25 = 5 × 14/25 × 14 = 70/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/350 - 70/350 = 245 - 70/350 = 175/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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