Subtract 63/4 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 15 3/4
15/12 - 63/4 is -29/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
15/12 = 15 × 1/12 × 1 = 15/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
63/4 = 63 × 3/4 × 3 = 189/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/12 - 189/12 = 15 - 189/12 = -174/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/2
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