Subtract 63/12 from 21/24
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 5 3/12
21/24 - 63/12 is -35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
63/12 = 63 × 2/12 × 2 = 126/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/24 - 126/24 = 21 - 126/24 = -105/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/8
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