Subtract 9/25 from 3/14
314 - 925 is -51350.
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,
314 = 3 × 2514 × 25 = 75350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
925 = 9 × 1425 × 14 = 126350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75350 - 126350 = 75 - 126350 = -51350
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