Subtract 25/6 from 1/14
1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 4 1/6
1/14 - 25/6 is -86/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/42 - 175/42 = 3 - 175/42 = -172/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/21
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