Subtract 56/70 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 56/70
63/24 - 56/70 is 73/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/840 - 672/840 = 2205 - 672/840 = 1533/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/40
- In mixed form: 133/40
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