Subtract 1/63 from 1/24
1/24 - 1/63 is 13/504.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 21/24 × 21 = 21/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/504 - 8/504 = 21 - 8/504 = 13/504
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