Subtract 25/28 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 25/28
21/3 - 25/28 is 171/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
21/3 = 21 × 28/3 × 28 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/84 - 75/84 = 588 - 75/84 = 513/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/28
- In mixed form: 63/28
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