Subtract 20/30 from 14/25
14/25 - 20/30 is -8/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/150 - 100/150 = 84 - 100/150 = -16/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75
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