Subtract 3/63 from 24/5, Solve 4 4/5

Subtract 3/63 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 3/63

24/5 - 3/63 is 499/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
24/5 = 24 × 63/5 × 63 = 1512/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/315 - 15/315 = 1512 - 15/315 = 1497/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 499/105
In mixed form: 479/105

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