Subtract 15/4 from 60/63
1st number: 60/63, 2nd number: 3 3/4
60/63 - 15/4 is -235/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
15/4 = 15 × 63/4 × 63 = 945/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/252 - 945/252 = 240 - 945/252 = -705/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/84
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