Subtract 18/14 from 10/25
1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 1 4/14
10/25 - 18/14 is -31/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/350 - 450/350 = 140 - 450/350 = -310/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/35
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