Subtract 35/63 from 10/24, Solve 10/24

Subtract 35/63 from 10/24

10/24 - 35/63 is -5/36.

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,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/504 - 280/504 = 210 - 280/504 = -70/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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