Subtract 24/63 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 24/63
40/14 - 24/63 is 52/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
40/14 = 40 × 9/14 × 9 = 360/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/126 - 48/126 = 360 - 48/126 = 312/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/21
- In mixed form: 210/21
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