Subtract 25/12 from 14/21
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 2 1/12
14/21 - 25/12 is -17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/84 - 175/84 = 56 - 175/84 = -119/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12
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