Subtract 14/75 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 14/75
63/15 - 14/75 is 301/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
63/15 = 63 × 5/15 × 5 = 315/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
14/75 = 14 × 1/75 × 1 = 14/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/75 - 14/75 = 315 - 14/75 = 301/75 - In mixed form: 41/75
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