Subtract 25/3 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 8 1/3
63/6 - 25/3 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
63/6 = 63 × 1/6 × 1 = 63/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
25/3 = 25 × 2/3 × 2 = 50/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/6 - 50/6 = 63 - 50/6 = 13/6 - In mixed form: 21/6
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