Subtract 32/30 from 63/25, Solve 2 13/25

Subtract 32/30 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

63/25 - 32/30 is 109/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
378/150 - 160/150 = 378 - 160/150 = 218/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/75
In mixed form: 134/75

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