Subtract 63/25 from 3/75
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 13/25
3/75 - 63/25 is -62/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
63/25 = 63 × 3/25 × 3 = 189/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/75 - 189/75 = 3 - 189/75 = -186/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/25
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