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Subtract 14/80 from 25/21

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 14/80

25/21 - 14/80 is 853/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    25/21 = 25 × 80/21 × 80 = 2000/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    14/80 = 14 × 21/80 × 21 = 294/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/1680 - 294/1680 = 2000 - 294/1680 = 1706/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 853/840
  6. In mixed form: 113/840

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