Subtract 21/63 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 21/63
40/25 - 21/63 is 19/15.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 63/25 × 63 = 2520/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
21/63 = 21 × 25/63 × 25 = 525/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/1575 - 525/1575 = 2520 - 525/1575 = 1995/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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