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Subtract 6/27 from 63/25

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 6/27

63/25 - 6/27 is 517/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    63/25 = 63 × 27/25 × 27 = 1701/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/675 - 150/675 = 1701 - 150/675 = 1551/675
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 517/225
  6. In mixed form: 267/225

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