Subtract 35/25 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 10/25
20/14 - 35/25 is 1/35.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
35/25 = 35 × 14/25 × 14 = 490/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/350 - 490/350 = 500 - 490/350 = 10/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/35
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