Subtract 63/42 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 21/42
32/15 - 63/42 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
32/15 = 32 × 14/15 × 14 = 448/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
63/42 = 63 × 5/42 × 5 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/210 - 315/210 = 448 - 315/210 = 133/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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