Subtract 12/70 from 15/63
15/63 - 12/70 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/630 - 108/630 = 150 - 108/630 = 42/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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