Subtract 5/14 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/14
42/25 - 5/14 is 463/350.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/350 - 125/350 = 588 - 125/350 = 463/350 - In mixed form: 1113/350
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