Subtract 63/15 from 18/75
1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 4 3/15
18/75 - 63/15 is -99/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
18/75 = 18 × 1/75 × 1 = 18/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
63/15 = 63 × 5/15 × 5 = 315/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/75 - 315/75 = 18 - 315/75 = -297/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/25
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