Subtract 15/63 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 15/63
14/4 - 15/63 is 137/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/252 - 60/252 = 882 - 60/252 = 822/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/42
- In mixed form: 311/42
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