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Subtract 45/25 from 6/14

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 20/25

6/14 - 45/25 is -48/35.

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,
    6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/350 - 630/350 = 150 - 630/350 = -480/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/35

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