Subtract 25/35 from 8/70
8/70 - 25/35 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/70 - 50/70 = 8 - 50/70 = -42/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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