Subtract 9/24 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 9/24
63/9 - 9/24 is 53/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/72 - 27/72 = 504 - 27/72 = 477/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/8
- In mixed form: 65/8
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