Subtract 25/14 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 11/14
2/56 - 25/14 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
25/14 = 25 × 4/14 × 4 = 100/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/56 - 100/56 = 2 - 100/56 = -98/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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