Subtract 9/63 from 15/75
15/75 - 9/63 is 2/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
15/75 = 15 × 21/75 × 21 = 315/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
9/63 = 9 × 25/63 × 25 = 225/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1575 - 225/1575 = 315 - 225/1575 = 90/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/35
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