Subtract 1/81 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1/81
70/25 - 1/81 is 1129/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
70/25 = 70 × 81/25 × 81 = 5670/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
1/81 = 1 × 25/81 × 25 = 25/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/2025 - 25/2025 = 5670 - 25/2025 = 5645/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1129/405
- In mixed form: 2319/405
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