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Subtract 3/24 from 63/35

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 3/24

63/35 - 3/24 is 67/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    63/35 = 63 × 24/35 × 24 = 1512/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/840 - 105/840 = 1512 - 105/840 = 1407/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/40
  6. In mixed form: 127/40

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