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Subtract 5/25 from 63/6

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 5/25

63/6 - 5/25 is 103/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/150 - 30/150 = 1575 - 30/150 = 1545/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/10
  6. In mixed form: 103/10

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