Subtract 14/63 from 81/24
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 14/63
81/24 - 14/63 is 227/72.
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,
81/24 = 81 × 21/24 × 21 = 1701/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/504 - 112/504 = 1701 - 112/504 = 1589/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/72
- In mixed form: 311/72
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