Subtract 36/63 from 4/25
4/25 - 36/63 is -72/175.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 25/63 × 25 = 900/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1575 - 900/1575 = 252 - 900/1575 = -648/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/175
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