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Subtract 25/14 from 2/10

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 11/14

2/10 - 25/14 is -111/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    25/14 = 25 × 5/14 × 5 = 125/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/70 - 125/70 = 14 - 125/70 = -111/70

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