Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 7/63 from 35/24

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 7/63

35/24 - 7/63 is 97/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    35/24 = 35 × 21/24 × 21 = 735/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/504 - 56/504 = 735 - 56/504 = 679/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/72
  6. In mixed form: 125/72

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com