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Subtract 14/25 from 18/4

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 14/25

18/4 - 14/25 is 197/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    18/4 = 18 × 25/4 × 25 = 450/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    14/25 = 14 × 4/25 × 4 = 56/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/100 - 56/100 = 450 - 56/100 = 394/100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/50
  6. In mixed form: 347/50

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