Subtract 9/14 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 9/14
60/25 - 9/14 is 123/70.
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,
60/25 = 60 × 14/25 × 14 = 840/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/350 - 225/350 = 840 - 225/350 = 615/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/70
- In mixed form: 153/70
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