Subtract 25/70 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 25/70
75/8 - 25/70 is 505/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/280 - 100/280 = 2625 - 100/280 = 2525/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 505/56
- In mixed form: 91/56
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