Subtract 7/63 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 7/63
30/2 - 7/63 is 134/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
30/2 = 30 × 63/2 × 63 = 1890/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/126 - 14/126 = 1890 - 14/126 = 1876/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/9
- In mixed form: 148/9
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