Subtract 1/15 from 1/63
1/63 - 1/15 is -16/315.
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,
1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
1/15 = 1 × 21/15 × 21 = 21/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/315 - 21/315 = 5 - 21/315 = -16/315
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