Subtract 25/70 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 25/70
70/28 - 25/70 is 15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 50/140 = 350 - 50/140 = 300/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
- In mixed form: 21/7
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