Subtract 25/80 from 14/21
14/21 - 25/80 is 17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
14/21 = 14 × 80/21 × 80 = 1120/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
25/80 = 25 × 21/80 × 21 = 525/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1680 - 525/1680 = 1120 - 525/1680 = 595/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48
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