Subtract 7/54 from 63/75
63/75 - 7/54 is 959/1350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
63/75 = 63 × 18/75 × 18 = 1134/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
7/54 = 7 × 25/54 × 25 = 175/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/1350 - 175/1350 = 1134 - 175/1350 = 959/1350
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