Subtract 25/63 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 25/63
63/24 - 25/63 is 1123/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
63/24 = 63 × 21/24 × 21 = 1323/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/504 - 200/504 = 1323 - 200/504 = 1123/504 - In mixed form: 2115/504
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