Subtract 6/63 from 10/25
10/25 - 6/63 is 32/105.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 63/25 × 63 = 630/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
6/63 = 6 × 25/63 × 25 = 150/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1575 - 150/1575 = 630 - 150/1575 = 480/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/105
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