Subtract 49/25 from 6/70, Solve 6/70

Subtract 49/25 from 6/70

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

6/70 - 49/25 is -328/175.

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,
49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/350 - 686/350 = 30 - 686/350 = -656/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -328/175

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