Subtract 63/25 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 2 13/25
7/6 - 63/25 is -203/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 378/150 = 175 - 378/150 = -203/150
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