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Subtract 35/63 from 25/4

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 35/63

25/4 - 35/63 is 205/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    25/4 = 25 × 63/4 × 63 = 1575/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/252 - 140/252 = 1575 - 140/252 = 1435/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/36
  6. In mixed form: 525/36

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