Subtract 14/21 from 15/63
15/63 - 14/21 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
15/63 = 15 × 1/63 × 1 = 15/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/63 - 42/63 = 15 - 42/63 = -27/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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