Subtract 14/36 from 8/25
8/25 - 14/36 is -31/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/900 - 350/900 = 288 - 350/900 = -62/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/450
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