Subtract 24/25 from 6/14, Solve 6/14

Subtract 24/25 from 6/14

6/14 - 24/25 is -93/175.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/350 - 336/350 = 150 - 336/350 = -186/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/175

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