Subtract 14/12 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 1 2/12
25/3 - 14/12 is 43/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
25/3 = 25 × 4/3 × 4 = 100/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
14/12 = 14 × 1/12 × 1 = 14/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/12 - 14/12 = 100 - 14/12 = 86/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/6
- In mixed form: 71/6
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