Subtract 36/63 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 36/63
15/12 - 36/63 is 19/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
15/12 = 15 × 21/12 × 21 = 315/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/252 - 144/252 = 315 - 144/252 = 171/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/28
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