Subtract 45/25 from 84/14
1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 1 20/25
84/14 - 45/25 is 21/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/350 - 630/350 = 2100 - 630/350 = 1470/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
- In mixed form: 41/5
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