Subtract 5/9 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 5/9
63/24 - 5/9 is 149/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/72 - 40/72 = 189 - 40/72 = 149/72 - In mixed form: 25/72
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