Subtract 45/25 from 60/70
1st number: 60/70, 2nd number: 1 20/25
60/70 - 45/25 is -33/35.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/350 - 630/350 = 300 - 630/350 = -330/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/35
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