Subtract 14/63 from 12/15
12/15 - 14/63 is 26/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
12/15 = 12 × 21/15 × 21 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/315 - 70/315 = 252 - 70/315 = 182/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/45
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