Subtract 63/21 from 15/42
1st number: 15/42, 2nd number: 3 0/21
15/42 - 63/21 is -37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
63/21 = 63 × 2/21 × 2 = 126/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/42 - 126/42 = 15 - 126/42 = -111/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14
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