Subtract 15/63 from 49/4, Solve 12 1/4

Subtract 15/63 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 15/63

49/4 - 15/63 is 1009/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
49/4 = 49 × 63/4 × 63 = 3087/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/252 - 60/252 = 3087 - 60/252 = 3027/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/84
In mixed form: 121/84

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