Subtract 56/25 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 2 6/25
12/14 - 56/25 is -242/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
56/25 = 56 × 14/25 × 14 = 784/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/350 - 784/350 = 300 - 784/350 = -484/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -242/175
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