Subtract 4/25 from 56/63
56/63 - 4/25 is 164/225.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 25/63 × 25 = 1400/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
4/25 = 4 × 63/25 × 63 = 252/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/1575 - 252/1575 = 1400 - 252/1575 = 1148/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/225
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