Subtract 15/63 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 15/63
60/35 - 15/63 is 31/21.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 9/35 × 9 = 540/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/315 - 75/315 = 540 - 75/315 = 465/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/21
- In mixed form: 110/21
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