Subtract 15/63 from 3/15
3/15 - 15/63 is -4/105.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 21/15 × 21 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/315 - 75/315 = 63 - 75/315 = -12/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/105
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