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Subtract 7/25 from 6/70

6/70 - 7/25 is -34/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/350 - 98/350 = 30 - 98/350 = -68/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/175

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