Subtract 7/25 from 14/21
1421 - 725 is 2975.
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,
1421 = 14 × 2521 × 25 = 350525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
725 = 7 × 2125 × 21 = 147525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350525 - 147525 = 350 - 147525 = 203525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2975
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