Subtract 7/45 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 7/45
63/25 - 7/45 is 532/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/225 - 35/225 = 567 - 35/225 = 532/225 - In mixed form: 282/225
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