Subtract 2/63 from 75/72
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 2/63
75/72 - 2/63 is 509/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
75/72 = 75 × 7/72 × 7 = 525/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/504 - 16/504 = 525 - 16/504 = 509/504 - In mixed form: 15/504
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