Subtract 3/63 from 5/35
5/35 - 3/63 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/315 - 15/315 = 45 - 15/315 = 30/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35-3/63 5/35-6/63 5/70-3/63 15/35-3/63 5/35-9/63 25/35-3/63 5/35-15/63 5/35-21/63