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Subtract 3/70 from 63/25

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 3/70

63/25 - 3/70 is 867/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    63/25 = 63 × 14/25 × 14 = 882/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/350 - 15/350 = 882 - 15/350 = 867/350
  5. In mixed form: 2167/350

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