Subtract 2/21 from 8/25
8/25 - 2/21 is 118/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
8/25 = 8 × 21/25 × 21 = 168/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
2/21 = 2 × 25/21 × 25 = 50/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/525 - 50/525 = 168 - 50/525 = 118/525
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