Subtract 15/7 from 63/2
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 2 1/7
63/2 - 15/7 is 411/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
63/2 = 63 × 7/2 × 7 = 441/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
15/7 = 15 × 2/7 × 2 = 30/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/14 - 30/14 = 441 - 30/14 = 411/14 - In mixed form: 295/14
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