Subtract 14/81 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 14/81
25/4 - 14/81 is 1969/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
25/4 = 25 × 81/4 × 81 = 2025/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
14/81 = 14 × 4/81 × 4 = 56/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/324 - 56/324 = 2025 - 56/324 = 1969/324 - In mixed form: 625/324
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