Subtract 7/72 from 15/63
15/63 - 7/72 is 71/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/504 - 49/504 = 120 - 49/504 = 71/504
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