Subtract 15/63 from 10/24
10/24 - 15/63 is 5/28.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 21/24 × 21 = 210/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/504 - 120/504 = 210 - 120/504 = 90/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28
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