Subtract 24/63 from 4/35
4/35 - 24/63 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/315 - 120/315 = 36 - 120/315 = -84/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/35-24/63 4/35-48/63 4/70-24/63 12/35-24/63 4/35-72/63 20/35-24/63 28/35-24/63