Answers

Subtract 35/25 from 63/81

1^st number: 63/81, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

63/81 - 35/25 is -28/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   63/81 = 63 × 25/81 × 25 = 1575/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   35/25 = 35 × 81/25 × 81 = 2835/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/2025 - 2835/2025 = 1575 - 2835/2025 = -1260/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/45

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