Subtract 10/14 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 10/14
49/25 - 10/14 is 218/175.
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,
49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/350 - 250/350 = 686 - 250/350 = 436/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/175
- In mixed form: 143/175
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