Subtract 5/24 from 63/18
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 5/24
63/18 - 5/24 is 79/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
63/18 = 63 × 4/18 × 4 = 252/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/72 - 15/72 = 252 - 15/72 = 237/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/24
- In mixed form: 37/24
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