Subtract 14/25 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 14/25
70/14 - 14/25 is 111/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
70/14 = 70 × 25/14 × 25 = 1750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
14/25 = 14 × 14/25 × 14 = 196/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/350 - 196/350 = 1750 - 196/350 = 1554/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/25
- In mixed form: 411/25
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