Answers

Subtract 63/84 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 63/84

25/6 - 63/84 is 41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/84 - 63/84 = 350 - 63/84 = 287/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/12
6. In mixed form: 35/12

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