Subtract 3/25 from 7/63
7/63 - 3/25 is -2/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
7/63 = 7 × 25/63 × 25 = 175/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
3/25 = 3 × 63/25 × 63 = 189/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1575 - 189/1575 = 175 - 189/1575 = -14/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/225
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