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Subtract 3/25 from 25/21

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 3/25

25/21 - 3/25 is 562/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    25/21 = 25 × 25/21 × 25 = 625/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    3/25 = 3 × 21/25 × 21 = 63/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    625/525 - 63/525 = 625 - 63/525 = 562/525
  5. In mixed form: 137/525

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