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Subtract 27/14 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1 13/14

35/25 - 27/14 is -37/70.

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,
    35/25 = 35 × 14/25 × 14 = 490/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    27/14 = 27 × 25/14 × 25 = 675/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/350 - 675/350 = 490 - 675/350 = -185/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/70

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