Subtract 60/63 from 15/72
15/72 - 60/63 is -125/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/504 - 480/504 = 105 - 480/504 = -375/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/168
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