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Subtract 18/63 from 24/30

24/30 - 18/63 is 18/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    24/30 = 24 × 21/30 × 21 = 504/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/630 - 180/630 = 504 - 180/630 = 324/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35

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