Subtract 70/30 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 2 10/30
84/25 - 70/30 is 77/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/150 - 350/150 = 504 - 350/150 = 154/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/75
- In mixed form: 12/75
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