Subtract 8/75 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 8/75
63/4 - 8/75 is 4693/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
63/4 = 63 × 75/4 × 75 = 4725/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4725/300 - 32/300 = 4725 - 32/300 = 4693/300 - In mixed form: 15193/300
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