Subtract 2/63 from 24/10, Solve 2 4/10

Subtract 2/63 from 24/10

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 2/63

24/10 - 2/63 is 746/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
24/10 = 24 × 63/10 × 63 = 1512/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/630 - 20/630 = 1512 - 20/630 = 1492/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 746/315
In mixed form: 2116/315

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