Subtract 63/70 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 63/70
63/24 - 63/70 is 69/40.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 12/70 × 12 = 756/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/840 - 756/840 = 2205 - 756/840 = 1449/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/40
- In mixed form: 129/40
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