Subtract 27/70 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 27/70
50/25 - 27/70 is 113/70.
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,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 135/350 = 700 - 135/350 = 565/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/70
- In mixed form: 143/70
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