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Subtract 15/63 from 6/25

6/25 - 15/63 is 1/525.

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,
    6/25 = 6 × 63/25 × 63 = 378/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    15/63 = 15 × 25/63 × 25 = 375/1575
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/1575 - 375/1575 = 378 - 375/1575 = 3/1575
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/525

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