Subtract 12/63 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 12/63
5/4 - 12/63 is 89/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/252 - 48/252 = 315 - 48/252 = 267/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/84
- In mixed form: 15/84
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