Subtract 4/25 from 7/56
7/56 - 4/25 is -7/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
4/25 = 4 × 56/25 × 56 = 224/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1400 - 224/1400 = 175 - 224/1400 = -49/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/200
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