Subtract 28/9 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 3 1/9
63/25 - 28/9 is -133/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/225 - 700/225 = 567 - 700/225 = -133/225
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