Subtract 9/25 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 9/25
63/28 - 9/25 is 189/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
63/28 = 63 × 25/28 × 25 = 1575/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
9/25 = 9 × 28/25 × 28 = 252/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/700 - 252/700 = 1575 - 252/700 = 1323/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/100
- In mixed form: 189/100
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