Subtract 24/45 from 25/63
25/63 - 24/45 is -43/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/315 - 168/315 = 125 - 168/315 = -43/315
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