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Subtract 3/70 from 50/25

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 3/70

50/25 - 3/70 is 137/70.

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,
    50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/350 - 15/350 = 700 - 15/350 = 685/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/70
  6. In mixed form: 167/70

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