Subtract 6/63 from 63/24, Solve 2 15/24

Subtract 6/63 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 6/63

63/24 - 6/63 is 425/168.

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,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/504 - 48/504 = 1323 - 48/504 = 1275/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/168
In mixed form: 289/168

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