Subtract 56/14 from 1/25, Solve 1/25

Subtract 56/14 from 1/25

1^st number: 1/25, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

1/25 - 56/14 is -99/25.

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,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
56/14 = 56 × 25/14 × 25 = 1400/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 1400/350 = 14 - 1400/350 = -1386/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/25

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