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Subtract 1/28 from 7/25

7/25 - 1/28 is 171/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    7/25 = 7 × 28/25 × 28 = 196/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/700 - 25/700 = 196 - 25/700 = 171/700

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