Subtract 12/15 from 2/63
2/63 - 12/15 is -242/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
12/15 = 12 × 21/15 × 21 = 252/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/315 - 252/315 = 10 - 252/315 = -242/315
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