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Subtract 1/14 from 7/25

7/25 - 1/14 is 73/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/350 - 25/350 = 98 - 25/350 = 73/350

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