Subtract 9/63 from 48/24, Solve 2 0/24

Subtract 9/63 from 48/24

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 9/63

48/24 - 9/63 is 13/7.

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,
48/24 = 48 × 21/24 × 21 = 1008/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/504 - 72/504 = 1008 - 72/504 = 936/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
In mixed form: 16/7

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