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Subtract 35/70 from 8/25

8/25 - 35/70 is -9/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/350 - 175/350 = 112 - 175/350 = -63/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/50

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