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Subtract 25/35 from 2/14

2/14 - 25/35 is -4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/70 - 50/70 = 10 - 50/70 = -40/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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