Subtract 5/63 from 60/4, Solve 15 0/4

Subtract 5/63 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/63

60/4 - 5/63 is 940/63.

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,
60/4 = 60 × 63/4 × 63 = 3780/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/252 - 20/252 = 3780 - 20/252 = 3760/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 940/63
In mixed form: 1458/63

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