Subtract 18/14 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 4/14
30/25 - 18/14 is -3/35.
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,
30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/350 - 450/350 = 420 - 450/350 = -30/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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