Answers

Subtract 25/35 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 25/35

63/4 - 25/35 is 421/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/140 - 100/140 = 2205 - 100/140 = 2105/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/28
6. In mixed form: 151/28

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