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Subtract 36/45 from 63/25

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 36/45

63/25 - 36/45 is 43/25.

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,
    36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/225 - 180/225 = 567 - 180/225 = 387/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/25
  6. In mixed form: 118/25

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