Subtract 9/27 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 9/27
63/25 - 9/27 is 164/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
63/25 = 63 × 27/25 × 27 = 1701/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/675 - 225/675 = 1701 - 225/675 = 1476/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/75
- In mixed form: 214/75
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