Subtract 48/70 from 9/25
9/25 - 48/70 is -57/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
9/25 = 9 × 14/25 × 14 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
48/70 = 48 × 5/70 × 5 = 240/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/350 - 240/350 = 126 - 240/350 = -114/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/175
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