Subtract 15/9 from 63/7
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 1 6/9
63/7 - 15/9 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
63/7 = 63 × 9/7 × 9 = 567/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
15/9 = 15 × 7/9 × 7 = 105/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/63 - 105/63 = 567 - 105/63 = 462/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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