Subtract 25/72 from 2/14
2/14 - 25/72 is -103/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
2/14 = 2 × 36/14 × 36 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/504 - 175/504 = 72 - 175/504 = -103/504
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