Subtract 12/63 from 2/15
2/15 - 12/63 is -2/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
2/15 = 2 × 21/15 × 21 = 42/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/315 - 60/315 = 42 - 60/315 = -18/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35
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