Subtract 9/63 from 15/25
15/25 - 9/63 is 16/35.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 63/25 × 63 = 945/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
9/63 = 9 × 25/63 × 25 = 225/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/1575 - 225/1575 = 945 - 225/1575 = 720/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35
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