Subtract 12/25 from 25/14
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 12/25
25/14 - 12/25 is 457/350.
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,
25/14 = 25 × 25/14 × 25 = 625/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/350 - 168/350 = 625 - 168/350 = 457/350 - In mixed form: 1107/350
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