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Subtract 14/64 from 25/42

25/42 - 14/64 is 253/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    25/42 = 25 × 32/42 × 32 = 800/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/1344 - 294/1344 = 800 - 294/1344 = 506/1344
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/672

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