Subtract 15/25 from 6/63
6/63 - 15/25 is -53/105.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 25/63 × 25 = 150/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
15/25 = 15 × 63/25 × 63 = 945/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1575 - 945/1575 = 150 - 945/1575 = -795/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/105
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