Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

63/9 - 45/25 is 26/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   63/9 = 63 × 25/9 × 25 = 1575/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   45/25 = 45 × 9/25 × 9 = 405/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/225 - 405/225 = 1575 - 405/225 = 1170/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/5
6. In mixed form: 51/5

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