Subtract 28/24 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 1 4/24
63/10 - 28/24 is 77/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
63/10 = 63 × 12/10 × 12 = 756/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/120 - 140/120 = 756 - 140/120 = 616/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/15
- In mixed form: 52/15
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