Subtract 10/48 from 25/63
25/63 - 10/48 is 95/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
25/63 = 25 × 16/63 × 16 = 400/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
10/48 = 10 × 21/48 × 21 = 210/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1008 - 210/1008 = 400 - 210/1008 = 190/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/504
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