Subtract 1/25 from 70/75
70/75 - 1/25 is 67/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
70/75 = 70 × 1/75 × 1 = 70/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
1/25 = 1 × 3/25 × 3 = 3/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/75 - 3/75 = 70 - 3/75 = 67/75
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