Subtract 18/56 from 8/25
8/25 - 18/56 is -1/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
8/25 = 8 × 56/25 × 56 = 448/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
18/56 = 18 × 25/56 × 25 = 450/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/1400 - 450/1400 = 448 - 450/1400 = -2/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/700
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