Subtract 5/28 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 5/28
70/25 - 5/28 is 367/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
70/25 = 70 × 28/25 × 28 = 1960/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/700 - 125/700 = 1960 - 125/700 = 1835/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/140
- In mixed form: 287/140
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