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Subtract 2/9 from 25/14

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 2/9

25/14 - 2/9 is 197/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    25/14 = 25 × 9/14 × 9 = 225/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/126 - 28/126 = 225 - 28/126 = 197/126
  5. In mixed form: 171/126

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