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Subtract 4/63 from 4/25

4/25 - 4/63 is 152/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    4/25 = 4 × 63/25 × 63 = 252/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/1575 - 100/1575 = 252 - 100/1575 = 152/1575

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