Subtract 25/60 from 70/75
70/75 - 25/60 is 31/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
25/60 = 25 × 5/60 × 5 = 125/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/300 - 125/300 = 280 - 125/300 = 155/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/60
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