Subtract 49/25 from 54/70
1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 1 24/25
54/70 - 49/25 is -208/175.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 5/70 × 5 = 270/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/350 - 686/350 = 270 - 686/350 = -416/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -208/175
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