Subtract 7/63 from 36/75
36/75 - 7/63 is 83/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
36/75 = 36 × 21/75 × 21 = 756/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
7/63 = 7 × 25/63 × 25 = 175/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1575 - 175/1575 = 756 - 175/1575 = 581/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/225
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