Subtract 14/21 from 25/45
25/45 - 14/21 is -1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
14/21 = 14 × 15/21 × 15 = 210/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/315 - 210/315 = 175 - 210/315 = -35/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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