Subtract 15/6 from 30/63
1st number: 30/63, 2nd number: 2 3/6
30/63 - 15/6 is -85/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
15/6 = 15 × 21/6 × 21 = 315/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/126 - 315/126 = 60 - 315/126 = -255/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/42
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