Subtract 15/25 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 15/25
63/10 - 15/25 is 57/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
63/10 = 63 × 5/10 × 5 = 315/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
15/25 = 15 × 2/25 × 2 = 30/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/50 - 30/50 = 315 - 30/50 = 285/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/10
- In mixed form: 57/10
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