Subtract 15/63 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 15/63
36/6 - 15/63 is 121/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
36/6 = 36 × 21/6 × 21 = 756/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/126 - 30/126 = 756 - 30/126 = 726/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/21
- In mixed form: 516/21
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