Subtract 63/24 from 4/36
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 2 15/24
4/36 - 63/24 is -181/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
4/36 = 4 × 2/36 × 2 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 189/72 = 8 - 189/72 = -181/72
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