Subtract 63/25 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 2 13/25
9/6 - 63/25 is -51/50.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 378/150 = 225 - 378/150 = -153/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/50
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