Subtract 75/14 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 5 5/14
70/25 - 75/14 is -179/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
75/14 = 75 × 25/14 × 25 = 1875/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/350 - 1875/350 = 980 - 1875/350 = -895/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/70
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