Subtract 25/14 from 27/21
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 1 11/14
27/21 - 25/14 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
27/21 = 27 × 2/21 × 2 = 54/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/42 - 75/42 = 54 - 75/42 = -21/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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