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Subtract 2/3 from 25/14

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 2/3

25/14 - 2/3 is 47/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/42 - 28/42 = 75 - 28/42 = 47/42
  5. In mixed form: 15/42

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