Subtract 14/30 from 5/25
5/25 - 14/30 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 70/150 = 30 - 70/150 = -40/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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