Subtract 80/6 from 14/25
1st number: 14/25, 2nd number: 13 2/6
14/25 - 80/6 is -958/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/150 - 2000/150 = 84 - 2000/150 = -1916/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -958/75
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