Subtract 5/14 from 25/36
25/36 - 5/14 is 85/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
5/14 = 5 × 18/14 × 18 = 90/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/252 - 90/252 = 175 - 90/252 = 85/252
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