Subtract 28/25 from 21/14
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1 3/25
21/14 - 28/25 is 19/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/350 - 392/350 = 525 - 392/350 = 133/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/50
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