Subtract 25/28 from 8/14
8/14 - 25/28 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
25/28 = 25 × 1/28 × 1 = 25/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/28 - 25/28 = 16 - 25/28 = -9/28
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