Subtract 45/25 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 20/25
6/70 - 45/25 is -12/7.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/350 - 630/350 = 30 - 630/350 = -600/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/7
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