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Subtract 8/14 from 9/25

9/25 - 8/14 is -37/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    9/25 = 9 × 14/25 × 14 = 126/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/350 - 200/350 = 126 - 200/350 = -74/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/175

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