Subtract 8/25 from 56/21
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 8/25
56/21 - 8/25 is 176/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
56/21 = 56 × 25/21 × 25 = 1400/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
8/25 = 8 × 21/25 × 21 = 168/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/525 - 168/525 = 1400 - 168/525 = 1232/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/75
- In mixed form: 226/75
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