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Subtract 2/75 from 4/63

4/63 - 2/75 is 58/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    2/75 = 2 × 21/75 × 21 = 42/1575
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/1575 - 42/1575 = 100 - 42/1575 = 58/1575

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