Answers

Subtract 27/3 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

25/14 - 27/3 is -101/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   27/3 = 27 × 14/3 × 14 = 378/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/42 - 378/42 = 75 - 378/42 = -303/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/14

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