Subtract 2/14 from 5/25
5/25 - 2/14 is 2/35.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 50/350 = 70 - 50/350 = 20/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/35
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