Subtract 2/25 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/25
70/28 - 2/25 is 121/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/700 - 56/700 = 1750 - 56/700 = 1694/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/50
- In mixed form: 221/50
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