Subtract 15/35 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 15/35
70/25 - 15/35 is 83/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
70/25 = 70 × 7/25 × 7 = 490/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
15/35 = 15 × 5/35 × 5 = 75/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/175 - 75/175 = 490 - 75/175 = 415/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/35
- In mixed form: 213/35
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