Subtract 54/14 from 6/25
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 3 12/14
6/25 - 54/14 is -633/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
54/14 = 54 × 25/14 × 25 = 1350/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/350 - 1350/350 = 84 - 1350/350 = -1266/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -633/175
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