Subtract 14/63 from 14/25
14/25 - 14/63 is 76/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
14/25 = 14 × 63/25 × 63 = 882/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
14/63 = 14 × 25/63 × 25 = 350/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1575 - 350/1575 = 882 - 350/1575 = 532/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/225
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