Subtract 2/25 from 5/70
5/70 - 2/25 is -3/350.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/350 - 28/350 = 25 - 28/350 = -3/350
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