Subtract 18/14 from 25/3, Solve 8 1/3

Subtract 18/14 from 25/3

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

25/3 - 18/14 is 148/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/42 - 54/42 = 350 - 54/42 = 296/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/21
In mixed form: 71/21

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