Subtract 63/28 from 25/54
1st number: 25/54, 2nd number: 2 7/28
25/54 - 63/28 is -193/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
25/54 = 25 × 14/54 × 14 = 350/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
63/28 = 63 × 27/28 × 27 = 1701/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/756 - 1701/756 = 350 - 1701/756 = -1351/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/108
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