Subtract 15/49 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 15/49
63/4 - 15/49 is 3027/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
15/49 = 15 × 4/49 × 4 = 60/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/196 - 60/196 = 3087 - 60/196 = 3027/196 - In mixed form: 1587/196
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