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Subtract 6/63 from 45/24

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 6/63

45/24 - 6/63 is 299/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    45/24 = 45 × 21/24 × 21 = 945/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/504 - 48/504 = 945 - 48/504 = 897/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/168
  6. In mixed form: 1131/168

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