Subtract 14/40 from 4/25
4/25 - 14/40 is -19/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
4/25 = 4 × 8/25 × 8 = 32/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/200 - 70/200 = 32 - 70/200 = -38/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/100
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