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Subtract 3/14 from 16/25

16/25 - 3/14 is 149/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/350 - 75/350 = 224 - 75/350 = 149/350

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