Subtract 25/3 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 8 1/3
16/14 - 25/3 is -151/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
16/14 = 16 × 3/14 × 3 = 48/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/42 - 350/42 = 48 - 350/42 = -302/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/21
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