Answers

Subtract 56/18 from 63/15

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

63/15 - 56/18 is 49/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   63/15 = 63 × 6/15 × 6 = 378/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/90 - 280/90 = 378 - 280/90 = 98/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/45
6. In mixed form: 14/45

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