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Subtract 18/25 from 40/14

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 18/25

40/14 - 18/25 is 374/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/350 - 252/350 = 1000 - 252/350 = 748/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 374/175
  6. In mixed form: 224/175

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