Subtract 4/63 from 7/75
7/75 - 4/63 is 47/1575.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
7/75 = 7 × 21/75 × 21 = 147/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1575 - 100/1575 = 147 - 100/1575 = 47/1575
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