Subtract 21/63 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 21/63
35/25 - 21/63 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
35/25 = 35 × 63/25 × 63 = 2205/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
21/63 = 21 × 25/63 × 25 = 525/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1575 - 525/1575 = 2205 - 525/1575 = 1680/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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