Subtract 70/63 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 7/63
2/25 - 70/63 is -232/225.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 63/25 × 63 = 126/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
70/63 = 70 × 25/63 × 25 = 1750/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/1575 - 1750/1575 = 126 - 1750/1575 = -1624/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -232/225
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