Subtract 63/25 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 2 13/25
60/28 - 63/25 is -66/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
60/28 = 60 × 25/28 × 25 = 1500/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
63/25 = 63 × 28/25 × 28 = 1764/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/700 - 1764/700 = 1500 - 1764/700 = -264/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -66/175
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