Subtract 7/25 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 7/25
14/4 - 7/25 is 161/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
14/4 = 14 × 25/4 × 25 = 350/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/100 - 28/100 = 350 - 28/100 = 322/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/50
- In mixed form: 311/50
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