Subtract 14/28 from 8/25
8/25 - 14/28 is -9/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
8/25 = 8 × 28/25 × 28 = 224/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/700 - 350/700 = 224 - 350/700 = -126/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/50
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