Subtract 9/14 from 20/25
20/25 - 9/14 is 11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/350 - 225/350 = 280 - 225/350 = 55/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/70
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