Subtract 14/63 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 14/63
24/16 - 14/63 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
24/16 = 24 × 63/16 × 63 = 1512/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
14/63 = 14 × 16/63 × 16 = 224/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1008 - 224/1008 = 1512 - 224/1008 = 1288/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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