Subtract 15/63 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 15/63
30/14 - 15/63 is 40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/126 - 30/126 = 270 - 30/126 = 240/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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