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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    63/15 = 63 × 5/15 × 5 = 315/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    18/25 = 18 × 3/25 × 3 = 54/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/75 - 54/75 = 315 - 54/75 = 261/75
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/25
  6. In mixed form: 312/25

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