Subtract 10/63 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 10/63
36/24 - 10/63 is 169/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
36/24 = 36 × 21/24 × 21 = 756/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/504 - 80/504 = 756 - 80/504 = 676/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/126
- In mixed form: 143/126
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