Subtract 3/6 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 3/6
63/25 - 3/6 is 101/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/150 - 75/150 = 378 - 75/150 = 303/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/50
- In mixed form: 21/50
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