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Subtract 5/63 from 7/25

7/25 - 5/63 is 316/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    7/25 = 7 × 63/25 × 63 = 441/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    5/63 = 5 × 25/63 × 25 = 125/1575
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/1575 - 125/1575 = 441 - 125/1575 = 316/1575

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