Subtract 25/70 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 25/70
70/21 - 25/70 is 125/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
70/21 = 70 × 10/21 × 10 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 75/210 = 700 - 75/210 = 625/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/42
- In mixed form: 241/42
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