Subtract 56/14 from 15/25
1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 4 0/14
15/25 - 56/14 is -17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
56/14 = 56 × 25/14 × 25 = 1400/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/350 - 1400/350 = 210 - 1400/350 = -1190/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5
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