Subtract 15/63 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 15/63
14/2 - 15/63 is 142/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
14/2 = 14 × 63/2 × 63 = 882/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/126 - 30/126 = 882 - 30/126 = 852/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/21
- In mixed form: 616/21
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