Subtract 4/14 from 25/35
25/35 - 4/14 is 3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/70 - 20/70 = 50 - 20/70 = 30/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7
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