Subtract 3/63 from 24/2, Solve 12 0/2

Subtract 3/63 from 24/2

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/63

24/2 - 3/63 is 251/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
24/2 = 24 × 63/2 × 63 = 1512/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/126 - 6/126 = 1512 - 6/126 = 1506/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/21
In mixed form: 1120/21

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