Subtract 25/49 from 14/42
14/42 - 25/49 is -26/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
14/42 = 14 × 7/42 × 7 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
25/49 = 25 × 6/49 × 6 = 150/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/294 - 150/294 = 98 - 150/294 = -52/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/147
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