Subtract 25/63 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 25/63
6/4 - 25/63 is 139/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
6/4 = 6 × 63/4 × 63 = 378/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/252 - 100/252 = 378 - 100/252 = 278/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/126
- In mixed form: 113/126
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