Subtract 15/27 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 15/27
63/24 - 15/27 is 149/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/216 - 120/216 = 567 - 120/216 = 447/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/72
- In mixed form: 25/72
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