Subtract 24/63 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 24/63
40/21 - 24/63 is 32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
40/21 = 40 × 3/21 × 3 = 120/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
24/63 = 24 × 1/63 × 1 = 24/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/63 - 24/63 = 120 - 24/63 = 96/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/21
- In mixed form: 111/21
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