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