Subtract 1/45 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1/45
63/15 - 1/45 is 188/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/45 - 1/45 = 189 - 1/45 = 188/45 - In mixed form: 48/45
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