Subtract 63/25 from 8/45
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 2 13/25
8/45 - 63/25 is -527/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/225 - 567/225 = 40 - 567/225 = -527/225
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