Subtract 21/25 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 21/25
7/3 - 21/25 is 112/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
7/3 = 7 × 25/3 × 25 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
21/25 = 21 × 3/25 × 3 = 63/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/75 - 63/75 = 175 - 63/75 = 112/75 - In mixed form: 137/75
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