Subtract 3/63 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 3/63
45/15 - 3/63 is 62/21.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 21/15 × 21 = 945/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/315 - 15/315 = 945 - 15/315 = 930/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/21
- In mixed form: 220/21
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