Subtract 1/14 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 1/14
42/25 - 1/14 is 563/350.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/350 - 25/350 = 588 - 25/350 = 563/350 - In mixed form: 1213/350
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