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Subtract 25/14 from 6/3

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 11/14

6/3 - 25/14 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    6/3 = 6 × 14/3 × 14 = 84/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/42 - 75/42 = 84 - 75/42 = 9/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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