Subtract 14/25 from 21/75
21/75 - 14/25 is -7/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
21/75 = 21 × 1/75 × 1 = 21/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
14/25 = 14 × 3/25 × 3 = 42/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/75 - 42/75 = 21 - 42/75 = -21/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/25
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