Subtract 15/20 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 15/20
63/28 - 15/20 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/140 - 105/140 = 315 - 105/140 = 210/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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