Subtract 14/12 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1 2/12
63/24 - 14/12 is 35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
14/12 = 14 × 2/12 × 2 = 28/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/24 - 28/24 = 63 - 28/24 = 35/24 - In mixed form: 111/24
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