Subtract 7/25 from 2/14
2/14 - 7/25 is -24/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/350 - 98/350 = 50 - 98/350 = -48/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/175
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/14-7/25 2/14-14/25 2/28-7/25 2/14-7/50 6/14-7/25 2/14-21/25 2/42-7/25 2/14-7/75 10/14-7/25 2/14-35/25 2/70-7/25 2/14-49/25 2/98-7/25