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Subtract 25/36 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 25/36

70/5 - 25/36 is 479/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/180 - 125/180 = 2520 - 125/180 = 2395/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/36
  6. In mixed form: 1311/36

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