Subtract 20/14 from 6/25, Solve 6/25

Subtract 20/14 from 6/25

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

6/25 - 20/14 is -208/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
6/25 = 6 × 14/25 × 14 = 84/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/350 - 500/350 = 84 - 500/350 = -416/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -208/175

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