Subtract 45/25 from 63/3, Solve 21 0/3

Subtract 45/25 from 63/3

1^st number: 21 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

63/3 - 45/25 is 96/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
63/3 = 63 × 25/3 × 25 = 1575/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
45/25 = 45 × 3/25 × 3 = 135/75
Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/75 - 135/75 = 1575 - 135/75 = 1440/75
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/5
In mixed form: 191/5

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