Subtract 6/25 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 6/25
63/9 - 6/25 is 169/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
63/9 = 63 × 25/9 × 25 = 1575/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/225 - 54/225 = 1575 - 54/225 = 1521/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/25
- In mixed form: 619/25
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