Subtract 2/6 from 25/63
25/63 - 2/6 is 4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/126 - 42/126 = 50 - 42/126 = 8/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/63
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