Subtract 8/16 from 15/63
15/63 - 8/16 is -11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
8/16 = 8 × 63/16 × 63 = 504/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1008 - 504/1008 = 240 - 504/1008 = -264/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42
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