Subtract 14/15 from 10/63
10/63 - 14/15 is -244/315.
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,
10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
14/15 = 14 × 21/15 × 21 = 294/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/315 - 294/315 = 50 - 294/315 = -244/315
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