Subtract 1/25 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 1/25
28/14 - 1/25 is 49/25.
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,
28/14 = 28 × 25/14 × 25 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 14/350 = 700 - 14/350 = 686/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/25
- In mixed form: 124/25
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