Subtract 35/90 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 35/90
63/25 - 35/90 is 959/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
63/25 = 63 × 18/25 × 18 = 1134/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/450 - 175/450 = 1134 - 175/450 = 959/450 - In mixed form: 259/450
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