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Subtract 4/15 from 25/14

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 4/15

25/14 - 4/15 is 319/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/210 - 56/210 = 375 - 56/210 = 319/210
  5. In mixed form: 1109/210

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