Subtract 25/9 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 2 7/9
30/14 - 25/9 is -40/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
25/9 = 25 × 14/9 × 14 = 350/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/126 - 350/126 = 270 - 350/126 = -80/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/63
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