Subtract 10/25 from 1/14, Solve 1/14

Subtract 10/25 from 1/14

1/14 - 10/25 is -23/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/350 - 140/350 = 25 - 140/350 = -115/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/70

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