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Subtract 25/21 from 3/25

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 4/21

3/25 - 25/21 is -562/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    3/25 = 3 × 21/25 × 21 = 63/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    25/21 = 25 × 25/21 × 25 = 625/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/525 - 625/525 = 63 - 625/525 = -562/525

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