Subtract 14/7 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 2 0/7
27/25 - 14/7 is -23/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
27/25 = 27 × 7/25 × 7 = 189/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
14/7 = 14 × 25/7 × 25 = 350/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/175 - 350/175 = 189 - 350/175 = -161/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/25
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