Subtract 42/25 from 4/14
1st number: 4/14, 2nd number: 1 17/25
4/14 - 42/25 is -244/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
4/14 = 4 × 25/14 × 25 = 100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/350 - 588/350 = 100 - 588/350 = -488/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -244/175
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