Subtract 6/25 from 20/63
20/63 - 6/25 is 122/1575.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
20/63 = 20 × 25/63 × 25 = 500/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
6/25 = 6 × 63/25 × 63 = 378/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/1575 - 378/1575 = 500 - 378/1575 = 122/1575
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