Subtract 20/14 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 1 6/14
42/25 - 20/14 is 44/175.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/350 - 500/350 = 588 - 500/350 = 88/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/175
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