Subtract 28/84 from 25/63
25/63 - 28/84 is 4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
28/84 = 28 × 3/84 × 3 = 84/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/252 - 84/252 = 100 - 84/252 = 16/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/63
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