Subtract 18/63 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 18/63
30/12 - 18/63 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
30/12 = 30 × 21/12 × 21 = 630/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/252 - 72/252 = 630 - 72/252 = 558/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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