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Subtract 3/21 from 63/25

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 3/21

63/25 - 3/21 is 416/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    63/25 = 63 × 21/25 × 21 = 1323/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    3/21 = 3 × 25/21 × 25 = 75/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/525 - 75/525 = 1323 - 75/525 = 1248/525
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 416/175
  6. In mixed form: 266/175

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