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Subtract 14/63 from 25/20

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 14/63

25/20 - 14/63 is 37/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    25/20 = 25 × 63/20 × 63 = 1575/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    14/63 = 14 × 20/63 × 20 = 280/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/1260 - 280/1260 = 1575 - 280/1260 = 1295/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
  6. In mixed form: 11/36

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