Subtract 32/63 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 32/63
63/15 - 32/63 is 1163/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
63/15 = 63 × 21/15 × 21 = 1323/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/315 - 160/315 = 1323 - 160/315 = 1163/315 - In mixed form: 3218/315
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