Subtract 35/63 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 35/63
15/4 - 35/63 is 115/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
15/4 = 15 × 63/4 × 63 = 945/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/252 - 140/252 = 945 - 140/252 = 805/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/36
- In mixed form: 37/36
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