Subtract 4/10 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/10
70/25 - 4/10 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
70/25 = 70 × 2/25 × 2 = 140/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
4/10 = 4 × 5/10 × 5 = 20/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/50 - 20/50 = 140 - 20/50 = 120/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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