Subtract 12/24 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 12/24
63/8 - 12/24 is 59/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/24 - 12/24 = 189 - 12/24 = 177/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/8
- In mixed form: 73/8
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