Subtract 15/25 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 15/25
70/14 - 15/25 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
70/14 = 70 × 25/14 × 25 = 1750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/350 - 210/350 = 1750 - 210/350 = 1540/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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