Subtract 14/25 from 6/28
6/28 - 14/25 is -121/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
14/25 = 14 × 28/25 × 28 = 392/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/700 - 392/700 = 150 - 392/700 = -242/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/350
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