Subtract 5/14 from 4/25
425 - 514 is -69350.
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,
425 = 4 × 1425 × 14 = 56350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
514 = 5 × 2514 × 25 = 125350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56350 - 125350 = 56 - 125350 = -69350
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