Subtract 4/14 from 24/25
24/25 - 4/14 is 118/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
4/14 = 4 × 25/14 × 25 = 100/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/350 - 100/350 = 336 - 100/350 = 236/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/175
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