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Subtract 36/63 from 63/15

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 36/63

63/15 - 36/63 is 127/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    63/15 = 63 × 21/15 × 21 = 1323/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/315 - 180/315 = 1323 - 180/315 = 1143/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/35
  6. In mixed form: 322/35

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