Subtract 3/63 from 24/25
24/25 - 3/63 is 479/525.
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,
24/25 = 24 × 63/25 × 63 = 1512/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
3/63 = 3 × 25/63 × 25 = 75/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1575 - 75/1575 = 1512 - 75/1575 = 1437/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/525
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