Subtract 10/25 from 63/56
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 10/25
63/56 - 10/25 is 29/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
10/25 = 10 × 56/25 × 56 = 560/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/1400 - 560/1400 = 1575 - 560/1400 = 1015/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/40
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