Subtract 6/63 from 9/15
9/15 - 6/63 is 53/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
9/15 = 9 × 21/15 × 21 = 189/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/315 - 30/315 = 189 - 30/315 = 159/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/105
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