Subtract 12/63 from 1/5
1/5 - 12/63 is 1/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
1/5 = 1 × 63/5 × 63 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/315 - 60/315 = 63 - 60/315 = 3/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/105
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