Subtract 14/42 from 25/27
25/27 - 14/42 is 16/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
25/27 = 25 × 14/27 × 14 = 350/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
14/42 = 14 × 9/42 × 9 = 126/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/378 - 126/378 = 350 - 126/378 = 224/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/27
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