Subtract 21/75 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 21/75
63/9 - 21/75 is 168/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
63/9 = 63 × 25/9 × 25 = 1575/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
21/75 = 21 × 3/75 × 3 = 63/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/225 - 63/225 = 1575 - 63/225 = 1512/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/25
- In mixed form: 618/25
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