Subtract 8/14 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 8/14
72/25 - 8/14 is 404/175.
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,
72/25 = 72 × 14/25 × 14 = 1008/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/350 - 200/350 = 1008 - 200/350 = 808/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 404/175
- In mixed form: 254/175
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