Subtract 9/75 from 63/45, Solve 1 18/45

Subtract 9/75 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 9/75

63/45 - 9/75 is 32/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/225 - 27/225 = 315 - 27/225 = 288/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25

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