Subtract 7/14 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 7/14
28/25 - 7/14 is 31/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/350 - 175/350 = 392 - 175/350 = 217/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/50
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