Subtract 5/18 from 14/25
14/25 - 5/18 is 127/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/450 - 125/450 = 252 - 125/450 = 127/450
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