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Subtract 4/14 from 32/25

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 4/14

32/25 - 4/14 is 174/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    32/25 = 32 × 14/25 × 14 = 448/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    4/14 = 4 × 25/14 × 25 = 100/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/350 - 100/350 = 448 - 100/350 = 348/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 174/175

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