Subtract 2/49 from 15/63
15/63 - 2/49 is 29/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
15/63 = 15 × 7/63 × 7 = 105/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/441 - 18/441 = 105 - 18/441 = 87/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/147
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