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Subtract 1/63 from 15/9

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1/63

15/9 - 1/63 is 104/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    15/9 = 15 × 7/9 × 7 = 105/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/63 - 1/63 = 105 - 1/63 = 104/63
  5. In mixed form: 141/63

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