Answers

Subtract 45/14 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 3 3/14

25/6 - 45/14 is 20/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   25/6 = 25 × 7/6 × 7 = 175/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/42 - 135/42 = 175 - 135/42 = 40/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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