Subtract 20/63 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 20/63
15/9 - 20/63 is 85/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
15/9 = 15 × 7/9 × 7 = 105/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
20/63 = 20 × 1/63 × 1 = 20/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/63 - 20/63 = 105 - 20/63 = 85/63 - In mixed form: 122/63
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