Subtract 8/14 from 4/25
4/25 - 8/14 is -72/175.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/350 - 200/350 = 56 - 200/350 = -144/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/175
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