Subtract 12/25 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 12/25
24/14 - 12/25 is 216/175.
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,
24/14 = 24 × 25/14 × 25 = 600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/350 - 168/350 = 600 - 168/350 = 432/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/175
- In mixed form: 141/175
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