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Subtract 63/81 from 24/75

24/75 - 63/81 is -103/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
    24/75 = 24 × 27/75 × 27 = 648/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    63/81 = 63 × 25/81 × 25 = 1575/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    648/2025 - 1575/2025 = 648 - 1575/2025 = -927/2025
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/225

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