Subtract 25/30 from 75/14
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 25/30
75/14 - 25/30 is 95/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
75/14 = 75 × 15/14 × 15 = 1125/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/210 - 175/210 = 1125 - 175/210 = 950/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/21
- In mixed form: 411/21
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