Subtract 75/25 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 3 0/25
70/4 - 75/25 is 29/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
70/4 = 70 × 25/4 × 25 = 1750/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
75/25 = 75 × 4/25 × 4 = 300/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/100 - 300/100 = 1750 - 300/100 = 1450/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/2
- In mixed form: 141/2
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