Subtract 9/63 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9/63
152 - 963 is 10314.
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,
152 = 15 × 632 × 63 = 945126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
963 = 9 × 263 × 2 = 18126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945126 - 18126 = 945 - 18126 = 927126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10314
- In mixed form: 7514
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