Subtract 4/30 from 25/63
25/63 - 4/30 is 83/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
25/63 = 25 × 10/63 × 10 = 250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
4/30 = 4 × 21/30 × 21 = 84/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/630 - 84/630 = 250 - 84/630 = 166/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/315
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