Subtract 24/63 from 8/56
8/56 - 24/63 is -5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/504 - 192/504 = 72 - 192/504 = -120/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/21
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