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Subtract 4/70 from 5/25

5/25 - 4/70 is 1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    5/25 = 5 × 14/25 × 14 = 70/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/350 - 20/350 = 70 - 20/350 = 50/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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