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Subtract 12/7 from 2/25

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 5/7

2/25 - 12/7 is -286/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    12/7 = 12 × 25/7 × 25 = 300/175
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/175 - 300/175 = 14 - 300/175 = -286/175

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