Subtract 40/14 from 12/25
1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 2 12/14
12/25 - 40/14 is -416/175.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/350 - 1000/350 = 168 - 1000/350 = -832/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -416/175
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