Subtract 25/35 from 14/72
14/72 - 25/35 is -131/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
14/72 = 14 × 35/72 × 35 = 490/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
25/35 = 25 × 72/35 × 72 = 1800/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/2520 - 1800/2520 = 490 - 1800/2520 = -1310/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/252
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