Subtract 15/63 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 15/63
70/21 - 15/63 is 65/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
70/21 = 70 × 3/21 × 3 = 210/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
15/63 = 15 × 1/63 × 1 = 15/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/63 - 15/63 = 210 - 15/63 = 195/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/21
- In mixed form: 32/21
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