Subtract 8/9 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 8/9
63/25 - 8/9 is 367/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/225 - 200/225 = 567 - 200/225 = 367/225 - In mixed form: 1142/225
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