Subtract 36/63 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 36/63
42/24 - 36/63 is 33/28.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 21/24 × 21 = 882/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/504 - 288/504 = 882 - 288/504 = 594/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
- In mixed form: 15/28
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