Subtract 4/25 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 4/25
60/14 - 4/25 is 722/175.
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,
60/14 = 60 × 25/14 × 25 = 1500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/350 - 56/350 = 1500 - 56/350 = 1444/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 722/175
- In mixed form: 422/175
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