Subtract 27/63 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 27/63
42/25 - 27/63 is 219/175.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 63/25 × 63 = 2646/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
27/63 = 27 × 25/63 × 25 = 675/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1575 - 675/1575 = 2646 - 675/1575 = 1971/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/175
- In mixed form: 144/175
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