Subtract 30/25 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 5/25
15/14 - 30/25 is -9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
15/14 = 15 × 25/14 × 25 = 375/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/350 - 420/350 = 375 - 420/350 = -45/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70
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