Subtract 25/70 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 25/70
84/36 - 25/70 is 83/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
84/36 = 84 × 35/36 × 35 = 2940/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
25/70 = 25 × 18/70 × 18 = 450/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1260 - 450/1260 = 2940 - 450/1260 = 2490/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/42
- In mixed form: 141/42
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