Subtract 12/14 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 12/14
36/25 - 12/14 is 102/175.
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,
36/25 = 36 × 14/25 × 14 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/350 - 300/350 = 504 - 300/350 = 204/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/175
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