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Subtract 20/25 from 5/14

5/14 - 20/25 is -31/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/350 - 280/350 = 125 - 280/350 = -155/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/70

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