Subtract 70/63 from 7/25
1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 1 7/63
7/25 - 70/63 is -187/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
7/25 = 7 × 63/25 × 63 = 441/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
70/63 = 70 × 25/63 × 25 = 1750/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/1575 - 1750/1575 = 441 - 1750/1575 = -1309/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/225
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