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Subtract 9/35 from 63/24

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 9/35

63/24 - 9/35 is 663/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    9/35 = 9 × 24/35 × 24 = 216/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/840 - 216/840 = 2205 - 216/840 = 1989/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 663/280
  6. In mixed form: 2103/280

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