Subtract 14/49 from 25/27
25/27 - 14/49 is 121/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
25/27 = 25 × 49/27 × 49 = 1225/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
14/49 = 14 × 27/49 × 27 = 378/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/1323 - 378/1323 = 1225 - 378/1323 = 847/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/189
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