Answers

Subtract 42/63 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 42/63

15/6 - 42/63 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   15/6 = 15 × 21/6 × 21 = 315/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/126 - 84/126 = 315 - 84/126 = 231/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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