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Subtract 10/25 from 56/14

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 10/25

56/14 - 10/25 is 18/5.

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,
    56/14 = 56 × 25/14 × 25 = 1400/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/350 - 140/350 = 1400 - 140/350 = 1260/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  6. In mixed form: 33/5

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