Subtract 28/25 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/25
70/6 - 28/25 is 791/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/150 - 168/150 = 1750 - 168/150 = 1582/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 791/75
- In mixed form: 1041/75
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