Subtract 25/4 from 5/28
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 6 1/4
5/28 - 25/4 is -85/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
5/28 = 5 × 1/28 × 1 = 5/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
25/4 = 25 × 7/4 × 7 = 175/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/28 - 175/28 = 5 - 175/28 = -170/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/14
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