Subtract 21/64 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 21/64
63/25 - 21/64 is 3507/1600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
63/25 = 63 × 64/25 × 64 = 4032/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
21/64 = 21 × 25/64 × 25 = 525/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/1600 - 525/1600 = 4032 - 525/1600 = 3507/1600 - In mixed form: 2307/1600
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