Subtract 25/20 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 1 5/20
70/14 - 25/20 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
70/14 = 70 × 10/14 × 10 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/140 - 175/140 = 700 - 175/140 = 525/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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