Subtract 15/63 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 15/63 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/63

6/2 - 15/63 is 58/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
378/126 - 30/126 = 378 - 30/126 = 348/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/21
In mixed form: 216/21

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