Subtract 10/15 from 45/63
45/63 - 10/15 is 1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
10/15 = 10 × 21/15 × 21 = 210/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/315 - 210/315 = 225 - 210/315 = 15/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21
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