Subtract 2/28 from 1/25
1/25 - 2/28 is -11/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
1/25 = 1 × 28/25 × 28 = 28/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/700 - 50/700 = 28 - 50/700 = -22/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/350
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