Subtract 4/81 from 25/63
25/63 - 4/81 is 197/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
25/63 = 25 × 9/63 × 9 = 225/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
4/81 = 4 × 7/81 × 7 = 28/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/567 - 28/567 = 225 - 28/567 = 197/567
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