Subtract 63/18 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 3 9/18
25/8 - 63/18 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
63/18 = 63 × 4/18 × 4 = 252/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/72 - 252/72 = 225 - 252/72 = -27/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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