Subtract 30/70 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 30/70
63/25 - 30/70 is 366/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
63/25 = 63 × 14/25 × 14 = 882/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/350 - 150/350 = 882 - 150/350 = 732/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 366/175
- In mixed form: 216/175
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