Subtract 45/21 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2 3/21
70/25 - 45/21 is 23/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
70/25 = 70 × 21/25 × 21 = 1470/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
45/21 = 45 × 25/21 × 25 = 1125/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/525 - 1125/525 = 1470 - 1125/525 = 345/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/35
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