Subtract 72/25 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 2 22/25
6/70 - 72/25 is -489/175.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 5/70 × 5 = 30/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
72/25 = 72 × 14/25 × 14 = 1008/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/350 - 1008/350 = 30 - 1008/350 = -978/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -489/175
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