Subtract 3/63 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 3/63
72/28 - 3/63 is 53/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
72/28 = 72 × 9/28 × 9 = 648/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/252 - 12/252 = 648 - 12/252 = 636/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/21
- In mixed form: 211/21
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