Subtract 15/18 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 15/18
63/28 - 15/18 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
63/28 = 63 × 9/28 × 9 = 567/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/252 - 210/252 = 567 - 210/252 = 357/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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