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Subtract 60/70 from 90/25

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 60/70

90/25 - 60/70 is 96/35.

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,
    90/25 = 90 × 14/25 × 14 = 1260/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/350 - 300/350 = 1260 - 300/350 = 960/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/35
  6. In mixed form: 226/35

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