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Subtract 25/30 from 5/14

5/14 - 25/30 is -10/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/210 - 175/210 = 75 - 175/210 = -100/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21

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