Subtract 84/14 from 7/25
1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 6 0/14
7/25 - 84/14 is -143/25.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/350 - 2100/350 = 98 - 2100/350 = -2002/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/25
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