Subtract 48/63 from 15/35
15/35 - 48/63 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 240/315 = 135 - 240/315 = -105/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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