Subtract 1/24 from 63/35, Solve 1 28/35

Subtract 1/24 from 63/35

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 1/24

63/35 - 1/24 is 211/120.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
63/35 = 63 × 24/35 × 24 = 1512/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/840 - 35/840 = 1512 - 35/840 = 1477/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/120
In mixed form: 191/120

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