Subtract 42/63 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 42/63
63/4 - 42/63 is 181/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
63/4 = 63 × 63/4 × 63 = 3969/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3969/252 - 168/252 = 3969 - 168/252 = 3801/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/12
- In mixed form: 151/12
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