Answers

Subtract 42/63 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 42/63

15/8 - 42/63 is 29/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   15/8 = 15 × 63/8 × 63 = 945/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/504 - 336/504 = 945 - 336/504 = 609/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
6. In mixed form: 15/24

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