Subtract 12/63 from 4/25
4/25 - 12/63 is -16/525.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 63/25 × 63 = 252/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
12/63 = 12 × 25/63 × 25 = 300/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1575 - 300/1575 = 252 - 300/1575 = -48/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/525
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