Subtract 1/18 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1/18
63/15 - 1/18 is 373/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
63/15 = 63 × 6/15 × 6 = 378/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/90 - 5/90 = 378 - 5/90 = 373/90 - In mixed form: 413/90
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