Subtract 15/63 from 84/60
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 15/63
84/60 - 15/63 is 122/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
84/60 = 84 × 21/60 × 21 = 1764/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
15/63 = 15 × 20/63 × 20 = 300/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/1260 - 300/1260 = 1764 - 300/1260 = 1464/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/105
- In mixed form: 117/105
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