Subtract 49/63 from 15/21
15/21 - 49/63 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
15/21 = 15 × 3/21 × 3 = 45/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
49/63 = 49 × 1/63 × 1 = 49/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/63 - 49/63 = 45 - 49/63 = -4/63
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