Subtract 3/72 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 3/72
63/24 - 3/72 is 31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/72 - 3/72 = 189 - 3/72 = 186/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
- In mixed form: 27/12
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