Subtract 25/35 from 14/16
14/16 - 25/35 is 9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
25/35 = 25 × 16/35 × 16 = 400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/560 - 400/560 = 490 - 400/560 = 90/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/56
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