Subtract 9/14 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 9/14
84/25 - 9/14 is 951/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
84/25 = 84 × 14/25 × 14 = 1176/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/350 - 225/350 = 1176 - 225/350 = 951/350 - In mixed form: 2251/350
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