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Subtract 5/28 from 3/25

3/25 - 5/28 is -41/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    3/25 = 3 × 28/25 × 28 = 84/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/700 - 125/700 = 84 - 125/700 = -41/700

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