Subtract 40/7 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 5 5/7
2/25 - 40/7 is -986/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
40/7 = 40 × 25/7 × 25 = 1000/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/175 - 1000/175 = 14 - 1000/175 = -986/175
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