Subtract 1/84 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1/84
70/25 - 1/84 is 1171/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
70/25 = 70 × 84/25 × 84 = 5880/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5880/2100 - 25/2100 = 5880 - 25/2100 = 5855/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1171/420
- In mixed form: 2331/420
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