Subtract 1/36 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 1/36
63/25 - 1/36 is 2243/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
63/25 = 63 × 36/25 × 36 = 2268/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/900 - 25/900 = 2268 - 25/900 = 2243/900 - In mixed form: 2443/900
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