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Subtract 5/63 from 2/15

2/15 - 5/63 is 17/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    2/15 = 2 × 21/15 × 21 = 42/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/315 - 25/315 = 42 - 25/315 = 17/315

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