Subtract 4/63 from 6/25
6/25 - 4/63 is 278/1575.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 63/25 × 63 = 378/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/1575 - 100/1575 = 378 - 100/1575 = 278/1575
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