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Subtract 63/21 from 25/2

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 3 0/21

25/2 - 63/21 is 19/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    25/2 = 25 × 21/2 × 21 = 525/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    63/21 = 63 × 2/21 × 2 = 126/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/42 - 126/42 = 525 - 126/42 = 399/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
  6. In mixed form: 91/2

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