Subtract 7/84 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 7/84
63/24 - 7/84 is 61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/168 - 14/168 = 441 - 14/168 = 427/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
- In mixed form: 213/24
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