Subtract 2/7 from 5/25
5/25 - 2/7 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
5/25 = 5 × 7/25 × 7 = 35/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
2/7 = 2 × 25/7 × 25 = 50/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/175 - 50/175 = 35 - 50/175 = -15/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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