Subtract 9/56 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 9/56
63/25 - 9/56 is 3303/1400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
63/25 = 63 × 56/25 × 56 = 3528/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1400 - 225/1400 = 3528 - 225/1400 = 3303/1400 - In mixed form: 2503/1400
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