Subtract 5/7 from 7/25
7/25 - 5/7 is -76/175.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 7/25 × 7 = 49/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
5/7 = 5 × 25/7 × 25 = 125/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/175 - 125/175 = 49 - 125/175 = -76/175
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