Subtract 24/63 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 24/63
18/4 - 24/63 is 173/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
18/4 = 18 × 63/4 × 63 = 1134/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/252 - 96/252 = 1134 - 96/252 = 1038/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/42
- In mixed form: 45/42
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