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Subtract 3/45 from 63/25

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 3/45

63/25 - 3/45 is 184/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/225 - 15/225 = 567 - 15/225 = 552/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/75
  6. In mixed form: 234/75

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