Subtract 27/15 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 12/15
6/63 - 27/15 is -179/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
27/15 = 27 × 21/15 × 21 = 567/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/315 - 567/315 = 30 - 567/315 = -537/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/105
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