Subtract 72/24 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 3 0/24
63/14 - 72/24 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
63/14 = 63 × 12/14 × 12 = 756/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/168 - 504/168 = 756 - 504/168 = 252/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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