Subtract 12/4 from 25/63
1st number: 25/63, 2nd number: 3 0/4
25/63 - 12/4 is -164/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
12/4 = 12 × 63/4 × 63 = 756/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/252 - 756/252 = 100 - 756/252 = -656/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -164/63
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