Subtract 25/64 from 14/21, Solve 14/21

Subtract 25/64 from 14/21

14/21 - 25/64 is 53/192.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
14/21 = 14 × 64/21 × 64 = 896/1344
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
25/64 = 25 × 21/64 × 21 = 525/1344
Subtract the two like fractions:
896/1344 - 525/1344 = 896 - 525/1344 = 371/1344
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/192

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