Subtract 1/14 from 5/25
5/25 - 1/14 is 9/70.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 14/25 × 14 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 25/350 = 70 - 25/350 = 45/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/70
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