Subtract 9/63 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 9/63
35/25 - 9/63 is 44/35.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 25/63 × 25 = 225/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1575 - 225/1575 = 2205 - 225/1575 = 1980/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
- In mixed form: 19/35
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