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Subtract 4/15 from 5/63

5/63 - 4/15 is -59/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    4/15 = 4 × 21/15 × 21 = 84/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/315 - 84/315 = 25 - 84/315 = -59/315

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