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Subtract 20/14 from 1/25

1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 6/14

1/25 - 20/14 is -243/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/350 - 500/350 = 14 - 500/350 = -486/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/175

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