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Subtract 56/63 from 15/2

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 56/63

15/2 - 56/63 is 119/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    15/2 = 15 × 63/2 × 63 = 945/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/126 - 112/126 = 945 - 112/126 = 833/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/18
  6. In mixed form: 611/18

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