Subtract 18/25 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 18/25
63/15 - 18/25 is 87/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
63/15 = 63 × 5/15 × 5 = 315/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
18/25 = 18 × 3/25 × 3 = 54/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/75 - 54/75 = 315 - 54/75 = 261/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/25
- In mixed form: 312/25
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