Subtract 15/25 from 2/63
2/63 - 15/25 is -179/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
2/63 = 2 × 25/63 × 25 = 50/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
15/25 = 15 × 63/25 × 63 = 945/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/1575 - 945/1575 = 50 - 945/1575 = -895/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/315
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