Subtract 15/63 from 72/7
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 15/63
72/7 - 15/63 is 211/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
72/7 = 72 × 9/7 × 9 = 648/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
15/63 = 15 × 1/63 × 1 = 15/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/63 - 15/63 = 648 - 15/63 = 633/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/21
- In mixed form: 101/21
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