Subtract 28/15 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 1 13/15
63/12 - 28/15 is 203/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
63/12 = 63 × 5/12 × 5 = 315/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
28/15 = 28 × 4/15 × 4 = 112/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/60 - 112/60 = 315 - 112/60 = 203/60 - In mixed form: 323/60
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