Subtract 3/25 from 4/63
4/63 - 3/25 is -89/1575.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
3/25 = 3 × 63/25 × 63 = 189/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1575 - 189/1575 = 100 - 189/1575 = -89/1575
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