Subtract 40/14 from 48/25
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 2 12/14
48/25 - 40/14 is -164/175.
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,
48/25 = 48 × 14/25 × 14 = 672/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/350 - 1000/350 = 672 - 1000/350 = -328/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -164/175
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