Subtract 6/7 from 14/25
14/25 - 6/7 is -52/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
14/25 = 14 × 7/25 × 7 = 98/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
6/7 = 6 × 25/7 × 25 = 150/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/175 - 150/175 = 98 - 150/175 = -52/175
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