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Subtract 12/25 from 5/70

5/70 - 12/25 is -143/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/350 - 168/350 = 25 - 168/350 = -143/350

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