Subtract 96/25 from 6/14
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 3 21/25
6/14 - 96/25 is -597/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
96/25 = 96 × 14/25 × 14 = 1344/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/350 - 1344/350 = 150 - 1344/350 = -1194/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -597/175
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