Subtract 4/28 from 2/25
2/25 - 4/28 is -11/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/700 - 100/700 = 56 - 100/700 = -44/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/175
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