Subtract 21/14 from 5/25
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 7/14
5/25 - 21/14 is -13/10.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 14/25 × 14 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 525/350 = 70 - 525/350 = -455/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10
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