Subtract 48/25 from 1/14
1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 1 23/25
1/14 - 48/25 is -647/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
48/25 = 48 × 14/25 × 14 = 672/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/350 - 672/350 = 25 - 672/350 = -647/350
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