Subtract 25/28 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 25/28
70/5 - 25/28 is 367/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
70/5 = 70 × 28/5 × 28 = 1960/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/140 - 125/140 = 1960 - 125/140 = 1835/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/28
- In mixed form: 133/28
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