Subtract 14/25 from 4/36
4/36 - 14/25 is -101/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
14/25 = 14 × 36/25 × 36 = 504/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/900 - 504/900 = 100 - 504/900 = -404/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/225
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