Subtract 15/63 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 15/63
25/18 - 15/63 is 145/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/126 - 30/126 = 175 - 30/126 = 145/126 - In mixed form: 119/126
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