Subtract 7/25 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 7/25
42/14 - 7/25 is 68/25.
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,
42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/350 - 98/350 = 1050 - 98/350 = 952/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/25
- In mixed form: 218/25
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