Subtract 45/21 from 2/25, Solve 2/25

Subtract 45/21 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

2/25 - 45/21 is -361/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
2/25 = 2 × 21/25 × 21 = 42/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
45/21 = 45 × 25/21 × 25 = 1125/525
Subtract the two like fractions:
42/525 - 1125/525 = 42 - 1125/525 = -1083/525
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -361/175

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