Subtract 2/63 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 2/63
72/24 - 2/63 is 187/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
72/24 = 72 × 21/24 × 21 = 1512/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/504 - 16/504 = 1512 - 16/504 = 1496/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/63
- In mixed form: 261/63
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