Subtract 72/63 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 9/63
24/6 - 72/63 is 20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
24/6 = 24 × 21/6 × 21 = 504/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
72/63 = 72 × 2/63 × 2 = 144/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/126 - 144/126 = 504 - 144/126 = 360/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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