Subtract 14/25 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 14/25
25/4 - 14/25 is 569/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
25/4 = 25 × 25/4 × 25 = 625/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
14/25 = 14 × 4/25 × 4 = 56/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/100 - 56/100 = 625 - 56/100 = 569/100 - In mixed form: 569/100
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