Subtract 14/45 from 25/84
25/84 - 14/45 is -17/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
25/84 = 25 × 15/84 × 15 = 375/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
14/45 = 14 × 28/45 × 28 = 392/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1260 - 392/1260 = 375 - 392/1260 = -17/1260
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