Subtract 15/63 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 15/63
63/12 - 15/63 is 421/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
63/12 = 63 × 21/12 × 21 = 1323/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/252 - 60/252 = 1323 - 60/252 = 1263/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/84
- In mixed form: 51/84
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