Subtract 15/63 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 15/63
98/75 - 15/63 is 187/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
98/75 = 98 × 21/75 × 21 = 2058/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
15/63 = 15 × 25/63 × 25 = 375/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/1575 - 375/1575 = 2058 - 375/1575 = 1683/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/175
- In mixed form: 112/175
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