Subtract 14/28 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 14/28
25/10 - 14/28 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
25/10 = 25 × 14/10 × 14 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 70/140 = 350 - 70/140 = 280/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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