Subtract 25/63 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 25/63
14/9 - 25/63 is 73/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
14/9 = 14 × 7/9 × 7 = 98/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
25/63 = 25 × 1/63 × 1 = 25/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/63 - 25/63 = 98 - 25/63 = 73/63 - In mixed form: 110/63
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